Question 1

Weight gain is _____ correlated with hours of sleep each night and _____ correlated with hours of "screen time" each day.

Accepted Answer

A) negatively; negatively 
B) negatively; positively 
C) positively; negatively 
D) positively; positively 
A) negatively; negatively 
B) negatively; positively 
C) positively; negatively 
D) positively; positively

Question 2

List three things you remember doing in the past day or two. Explain why you performed each behavior using one or more of the approaches to understanding motivation described in the text.

Accepted Answer

A wide range of behaviors may be listed.

Question 3

In one study described in the textbook (Wansink & Kim, 2005), moviegoers were given either medium or large buckets of popcorn. The buckets were filled with either fresh or stale popcorn. Which statement is True?

Accepted Answer

A) The size of the bucket was an independent variable. The popcorn's freshness was a dependent variable. 
B) The size of the bucket was a dependent variable. The popcorn's freshness was an independent variable. 
C) The size of the bucket and the popcorn's freshness were both independent variables. 
D) The size of the bucket and the popcorn's freshness were both dependent variables. 
A) The size of the bucket was an independent variable. The popcorn's freshness was a dependent variable. 
B) The size of the bucket was a dependent variable. The popcorn's freshness was an independent variable. 
C) The size of the bucket and the popcorn's freshness were both independent variables. 
D) The size of the bucket and the popcorn's freshness were both dependent variables.

Question 4

The psychologist ______ is known for early demonstrations of the universality of emotional expressions among Americans and New Guineans.

Accepted Answer

A) Stanley Schachter 
B) Richard Lazarus 
C) Carroll Izard 
D) Paul Ekman 
A) Stanley Schachter 
B) Richard Lazarus 
C) Carroll Izard 
D) Paul Ekman

Question 5

Aretha's BMI is 28. Jolene's is 32. Which statement is True?

Accepted Answer

A) Aretha and Jolene are both overweight, but neither is obese. 
B) Aretha is overweight, and Jolene is obese. 
C) Both Aretha and Jolene are obese. 
D) Aretha is normal weight and Jolene is overweight. 
A) Aretha and Jolene are both overweight, but neither is obese. 
B) Aretha is overweight, and Jolene is obese. 
C) Both Aretha and Jolene are obese. 
D) Aretha is normal weight and Jolene is overweight.

Question 6

Anorexia nervosa is found only in the Western world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which brain structure plays a central role in fear?

Accepted Answer

A) amygdala 
B) cerebellum 
C) basal ganglia 
D) medulla 
A) amygdala 
B) cerebellum 
C) basal ganglia 
D) medulla

Question 8

Evidence suggests that using social networking sites such as Facebook:

Accepted Answer

A) reduces social isolation. 
B) strengthens existing relationships. 
C) not only reduces social isolation, but also strengthens existing relationships. 
D) neither reduces social isolation, nor strengthens existing relationships. 
A) reduces social isolation. 
B) strengthens existing relationships. 
C) not only reduces social isolation, but also strengthens existing relationships. 
D) neither reduces social isolation, nor strengthens existing relationships.

Question 9

Obesity is defined as having a BMI of _____ or greater.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 35 
A) 20 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 35

Question 10

According to the Schachter-Singer theory, emotion equals physiological arousal plus a cognitive label.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which piece of evidence is tagged with its relevance to a particular theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A) Physiological arousal doesn't always produce an emotional experience - counters the James-Lange theory 
B) The thalamus cannot singlehandedly control our emotional experience - supports the Cannon-Bard theory 
C) Different emotions appear associated with distinct patterns of brain activation - counters the James-Lange Theory 
D) Physiological arousal always produces an emotional experience - counters the Cannon-Bard theory 
A) Physiological arousal doesn't always produce an emotional experience - counters the James-Lange theory 
B) The thalamus cannot singlehandedly control our emotional experience - supports the Cannon-Bard theory 
C) Different emotions appear associated with distinct patterns of brain activation - counters the James-Lange Theory 
D) Physiological arousal always produces an emotional experience - counters the Cannon-Bard theory

Question 12

Dr. Jackson is a psychologist specializing in the study of emotion. She describes an emotion as "negative valence, low arousal." This phrase means that the emotion is experienced as:

Accepted Answer

A) unpleasant, but not very intense. 
B) unpleasant and intense. 
C) pleasant, but not very intense. 
D) pleasant and intense. 
A) unpleasant, but not very intense. 
B) unpleasant and intense. 
C) pleasant, but not very intense. 
D) pleasant and intense.

Question 13

According to the textbook, Maslow suggested that most people in North America are mainly motivated by _____ needs.

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization 
B) self-transcendence 
C) physiological 
D) safety 
A) self-actualization 
B) self-transcendence 
C) physiological 
D) safety

Question 14

Few, if any, contemporary psychologists take an instinct approach to motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The English language includes about _____ words to describe emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 500 
D) 1000 
A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 500 
D) 1000

Question 16

Which brain study method is in use as a potential alternative to the traditional polygraph machine? How accurate is this alternative?

Accepted Answer

A) The EEG is in use as an alternative to the polygraph machine. It is more accurate than chance, but results are far from perfectly accurate. 
B) The EEG is in use as an alternative to the polygraph machine. It is about 90% accurate. 
C) The fMRI is in use as an alternative to the polygraph machine. It is more accurate than chance, but results are far from perfectly accurate. 
D) The fMRI is in use as an alternative to the polygraph machine. It is about 90% accurate. 
A) The EEG is in use as an alternative to the polygraph machine. It is more accurate than chance, but results are far from perfectly accurate. 
B) The EEG is in use as an alternative to the polygraph machine. It is about 90% accurate. 
C) The fMRI is in use as an alternative to the polygraph machine. It is more accurate than chance, but results are far from perfectly accurate. 
D) The fMRI is in use as an alternative to the polygraph machine. It is about 90% accurate.

Question 17

When Barry is startled by a loud noise outside his house on a quiet night, his sympathetic nervous system becomes active.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the drive-reduction theory, motivation is ultimately based on the body's need to maintain a constant state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Walter Cannon said that "we feel sorry because we cry" and "angry because we strike."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A university professor bases several test questions on the "special feature" boxes in the textbook. The professor is relying on _____ motivation to encourage her students to read these boxes.

Accepted Answer

A) intrinsic 
B) implicit 
C) explicit 
D) extrinsic 
A) intrinsic 
B) implicit 
C) explicit 
D) extrinsic

Weight gain is _ correlated with hours of sleep each night and _ correlated with hours of "screen time" each day.

List three things you remember doing in the past day or two. Explain why you performed each behavior using one or more of the approaches to understanding motivation described in the text.

In one study described in the textbook (Wansink & Kim, 2005), moviegoers were given either medium or large buckets of popcorn. The buckets were filled with either fresh or stale popcorn. Which statement is True?

The psychologist ______ is known for early demonstrations of the universality of emotional expressions among Americans and New Guineans.

Aretha's BMI is 28. Jolene's is 32. Which statement is True?

Anorexia nervosa is found only in the Western world.

Which brain structure plays a central role in fear?

Evidence suggests that using social networking sites such as Facebook:

Obesity is defined as having a BMI of _____ or greater.

According to the Schachter-Singer theory, emotion equals physiological arousal plus a cognitive label.

Which piece of evidence is tagged with its relevance to a particular theory of emotion?

Dr. Jackson is a psychologist specializing in the study of emotion. She describes an emotion as "negative valence, low arousal." This phrase means that the emotion is experienced as:

According to the textbook, Maslow suggested that most people in North America are mainly motivated by _____ needs.

Few, if any, contemporary psychologists take an instinct approach to motivation.

The English language includes about _____ words to describe emotions.

Which brain study method is in use as a potential alternative to the traditional polygraph machine? How accurate is this alternative?

When Barry is startled by a loud noise outside his house on a quiet night, his sympathetic nervous system becomes active.

According to the drive-reduction theory, motivation is ultimately based on the body's need to maintain a constant state.

Walter Cannon said that "we feel sorry because we cry" and "angry because we strike."

A university professor bases several test questions on the "special feature" boxes in the textbook. The professor is relying on _____ motivation to encourage her students to read these boxes.

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Exam 9: Human Development

Weight gain is _____ correlated with hours of sleep each night and _____ correlated with hours of "screen time" each day.

List three things you remember doing in the past day or two. Explain why you performed each behavior using one or more of the approaches to understanding motivation described in the text.

In one study described in the textbook (Wansink & Kim, 2005), moviegoers were given either medium or large buckets of popcorn. The buckets were filled with either fresh or stale popcorn. Which statement is True?

The psychologist ______ is known for early demonstrations of the universality of emotional expressions among Americans and New Guineans.

Aretha's BMI is 28. Jolene's is 32. Which statement is True?

Anorexia nervosa is found only in the Western world.

Which brain structure plays a central role in fear?

Evidence suggests that using social networking sites such as Facebook:

Obesity is defined as having a BMI of _____ or greater.

According to the Schachter-Singer theory, emotion equals physiological arousal plus a cognitive label.

Which piece of evidence is tagged with its relevance to a particular theory of emotion?

Dr. Jackson is a psychologist specializing in the study of emotion. She describes an emotion as "negative valence, low arousal." This phrase means that the emotion is experienced as:

According to the textbook, Maslow suggested that most people in North America are mainly motivated by _____ needs.

Few, if any, contemporary psychologists take an instinct approach to motivation.

The English language includes about _____ words to describe emotions.

Which brain study method is in use as a potential alternative to the traditional polygraph machine? How accurate is this alternative?

When Barry is startled by a loud noise outside his house on a quiet night, his sympathetic nervous system becomes active.

According to the drive-reduction theory, motivation is ultimately based on the body's need to maintain a constant state.

Walter Cannon said that "we feel sorry because we cry" and "angry because we strike."

A university professor bases several test questions on the "special feature" boxes in the textbook. The professor is relying on _____ motivation to encourage her students to read these boxes.

An Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

Weight gain is _ correlated with hours of sleep each night and _ correlated with hours of "screen time" each day.