Question 1

Regarding stimulus motives,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulus motives are homeostatic. 
B)  Stimulus motives have been observed only in humans. 
C)  Stimulus motives include our needs for exploration and manipulation. 
D)  The drive for stimulation is already present during infancy. 
A)  Stimulus motives are homeostatic. 
B)  Stimulus motives have been observed only in humans. 
C)  Stimulus motives include our needs for exploration and manipulation. 
D)  The drive for stimulation is already present during infancy.

Question 2

Strong emotions,such as fear or pleasure,tend to be followed by an opposite emotional state when the stimulus ends with the strength of both emotional states changing over time,according to the __________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  opponent-process 
B)  drive reduction 
C)  Yerkes-Dodson 
D)  Cannon-Bard 
A)  opponent-process 
B)  drive reduction 
C)  Yerkes-Dodson 
D)  Cannon-Bard

Question 3

Many of the physiological changes during emotion are caused by the activity of the __________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic 
B)  somatic 
C)  central 
D)  skeletal 
A)  sympathetic 
B)  somatic 
C)  central 
D)  skeletal

Question 4

When Maslow designated some needs as "basic needs," he meant that they were

Accepted Answer

A)  less important to individual survival. 
B)  less likely to lead to activities considered admirable in human cultures. 
C)  more likely to direct human activity until they were met. 
D)  more likely to be unconscious than conscious. 
A)  less important to individual survival. 
B)  less likely to lead to activities considered admirable in human cultures. 
C)  more likely to direct human activity until they were met. 
D)  more likely to be unconscious than conscious.

Question 5

Which component of test anxiety can be directly and effectively corrected by using coping statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  overpreparation 
B)  under-arousal 
C)  excessive worry 
D)  compulsive rehearsal 
A)  overpreparation 
B)  under-arousal 
C)  excessive worry 
D)  compulsive rehearsal

Question 6

People are usually most familiar with which element of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional expressions 
B)  physiological changes 
C)  emotional feelings 
D)  adaptive expressions 
A)  emotional expressions 
B)  physiological changes 
C)  emotional feelings 
D)  adaptive expressions

Question 7

Which of the following explains that at very low levels of arousal we are not sufficiently energized to perform well with performance improving as our arousal level increases but decreasing as we become too aroused,emotional,frenzied,or disorganized?

Accepted Answer

A)  the normal curve function 
B)  the hierarchy of needs 
C)  the sensation seeking trait 
D)  the inverted-U function 
A)  the normal curve function 
B)  the hierarchy of needs 
C)  the sensation seeking trait 
D)  the inverted-U function

Question 8

Regarding the human sex drive,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sex drive in human females is directly tied to her menstrual cycle. 
B)  The human sex drive is homeostatic. 
C)  The sex drive in humans can be aroused at virtually any time by almost anything. 
D)  Recent sexual activity prevents sexual desire from occurring again until after a certain amount of deprivation time has occurred. 
A)  The sex drive in human females is directly tied to her menstrual cycle. 
B)  The human sex drive is homeostatic. 
C)  The sex drive in humans can be aroused at virtually any time by almost anything. 
D)  Recent sexual activity prevents sexual desire from occurring again until after a certain amount of deprivation time has occurred.

Question 9

Regarding arousal and stimulus motives,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your level of arousal is closely linked with your motivation. 
B)  According to the arousal theory, we try to keep arousal at the highest level possible during the time we are awake. 
C)  Stimulus motives are considered homeostatic. 
D)  Because of stimulus motives, animals will work at tasks where no visible external reward is given. 
A)  Your level of arousal is closely linked with your motivation. 
B)  According to the arousal theory, we try to keep arousal at the highest level possible during the time we are awake. 
C)  Stimulus motives are considered homeostatic. 
D)  Because of stimulus motives, animals will work at tasks where no visible external reward is given.

Question 10

Many of the physiological changes during emotion are caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline. 
B)  the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin. 
C)  secondary appraisal. 
D)  muscular tension. 
A)  the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline. 
B)  the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin. 
C)  secondary appraisal. 
D)  muscular tension.

Question 11

When your body temperature is at its daily peak,you are more likely to be

Accepted Answer

A)  feeling "down" emotionally. 
B)  less adaptable and make poorer decisions. 
C)  less helpful and less peaceful. 
D)  more creative. 
A)  feeling "down" emotionally. 
B)  less adaptable and make poorer decisions. 
C)  less helpful and less peaceful. 
D)  more creative.

Question 12

Which element of emotion is the private,subjective experience of having an emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional expressions 
B)  emotional feelings 
C)  physiological changes 
D)  adaptive behaviors 
A)  emotional expressions 
B)  emotional feelings 
C)  physiological changes 
D)  adaptive behaviors

Question 13

Maslow called the full use of personal potential

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement motivation. 
B)  self-actualization. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  nirvana. 
A)  achievement motivation. 
B)  self-actualization. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  nirvana.

Question 14

Gabe tends to tackle tasks with perseverance,passion,and self-confidence,and attributes his success to his own ability and failure to insufficient effort.Gabe would be described as a person with a high need for

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement. 
B)  recognition. 
C)  power. 
D)  affiliation. 
A)  achievement. 
B)  recognition. 
C)  power. 
D)  affiliation.

Question 15

On the day of the test,Eddie was very sleepy,while Petra was in a state of panic about the test.According to the arousal theory,

Accepted Answer

A)  both Eddie and Petra will probably perform well on the test, since test-taking is not influenced by arousal levels. 
B)  both Eddie and Petra will probably perform well since they are both functioning at their optimal arousal levels. 
C)  both Eddie and Petra will probably perform poorly on the test, because his arousal is too low and hers is too high. 
D)  Petra will probably perform well since she is focused, while Eddie will probably perform poorly due to a low arousal level. 
A)  both Eddie and Petra will probably perform well on the test, since test-taking is not influenced by arousal levels. 
B)  both Eddie and Petra will probably perform well since they are both functioning at their optimal arousal levels. 
C)  both Eddie and Petra will probably perform poorly on the test, because his arousal is too low and hers is too high. 
D)  Petra will probably perform well since she is focused, while Eddie will probably perform poorly due to a low arousal level.

Question 16

Carey always seems to wear the latest fashion,drives a sporty car,is seen at all the important events,and only associates with the most popular people on campus.Carey has a high need for

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement. 
B)  power. 
C)  self-actualization. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  achievement. 
B)  power. 
C)  self-actualization. 
D)  all of these.

Question 17

Like other humanistic psychologists,Maslow believed that people are

Accepted Answer

A)  blank slates, or basically neutral. 
B)  basically bad. 
C)  basically good. 
D)  motivated by power. 
A)  blank slates, or basically neutral. 
B)  basically bad. 
C)  basically good. 
D)  motivated by power.

Question 18

Which of the following would NOT enhance one's self-confidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Get expert instruction that will help you master the skill. 
B)  When first acquiring a skill, the goal should be to make progress in learning. 
C)  If you fail, regard it as a sign that you need to try harder, not as a lack of ability. 
D)  Advance quickly in large, broad steps. 
A)  Get expert instruction that will help you master the skill. 
B)  When first acquiring a skill, the goal should be to make progress in learning. 
C)  If you fail, regard it as a sign that you need to try harder, not as a lack of ability. 
D)  Advance quickly in large, broad steps.

Question 19

Which of the following affects motivation by influencing the challenges you will undertake,the effort you will make,and how long you will persist when things do not go well?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization 
B)  optimal arousal 
C)  self-confidence 
D)  feeling like one is a lucky person 
A)  self-actualization 
B)  optimal arousal 
C)  self-confidence 
D)  feeling like one is a lucky person

Question 20

Sharon is striving to gain a sense of unity with the universe and a higher level of understanding and to become the best person possible.According to the humanistic psychologists,Sharon would be striving for

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective reality. 
B)  self-actualization. 
C)  congruence. 
D)  unconditional positive regard. 
A)  subjective reality. 
B)  self-actualization. 
C)  congruence. 
D)  unconditional positive regard.

Exam 10: B: Motivation and Emotion

Regarding stimulus motives,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Strong emotions,such as fear or pleasure,tend to be followed by an opposite emotional state when the stimulus ends with the strength of both emotional states changing over time,according to the __________ theory.

Many of the physiological changes during emotion are caused by the activity of the __________ nervous system.

When Maslow designated some needs as "basic needs," he meant that they were

Which component of test anxiety can be directly and effectively corrected by using coping statements?

People are usually most familiar with which element of emotion?

Which of the following explains that at very low levels of arousal we are not sufficiently energized to perform well with performance improving as our arousal level increases but decreasing as we become too aroused,emotional,frenzied,or disorganized?

Regarding the human sex drive,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Regarding arousal and stimulus motives,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Many of the physiological changes during emotion are caused by

When your body temperature is at its daily peak,you are more likely to be

Which element of emotion is the private,subjective experience of having an emotion?

Maslow called the full use of personal potential

Gabe tends to tackle tasks with perseverance,passion,and self-confidence,and attributes his success to his own ability and failure to insufficient effort.Gabe would be described as a person with a high need for

On the day of the test,Eddie was very sleepy,while Petra was in a state of panic about the test.According to the arousal theory,

Carey always seems to wear the latest fashion,drives a sporty car,is seen at all the important events,and only associates with the most popular people on campus.Carey has a high need for

Like other humanistic psychologists,Maslow believed that people are

Which of the following would NOT enhance one's self-confidence?

Which of the following affects motivation by influencing the challenges you will undertake,the effort you will make,and how long you will persist when things do not go well?

Sharon is striving to gain a sense of unity with the universe and a higher level of understanding and to become the best person possible.According to the humanistic psychologists,Sharon would be striving for

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