Question 1

The classic studies of Leon Festinger and colleagues described a specific theory of motivation known as

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive-dissonance theory. 
B) behavioral-dissonance theory. 
C) needs theory. 
D) motivation theory. 
A) cognitive-dissonance theory. 
B) behavioral-dissonance theory. 
C) needs theory. 
D) motivation theory.

Question 2

William James believed that social behavior may have been

Accepted Answer

A) learned. 
B) instinctive. 
C) maladaptive. 
D) dysfunctional. 
A) learned. 
B) instinctive. 
C) maladaptive. 
D) dysfunctional.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is incorrect about causes of eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals with eating disorders are often involved in activities that demand weight limits. 
B) Eating disorders are sometimes brought about by criticisms made by parents. 
C) Eating disorders tend to run in families. 
D) Depression is a leading cause of eating disorders. 
A) Individuals with eating disorders are often involved in activities that demand weight limits. 
B) Eating disorders are sometimes brought about by criticisms made by parents. 
C) Eating disorders tend to run in families. 
D) Depression is a leading cause of eating disorders.

Question 4

The results of the study in which subjects were given $20 per day to do nothing demonstrated

Accepted Answer

A) money is a powerful incentive. 
B) inflation affects behavior. 
C) sensory stimulation is important. 
D) the more money someone earns, the more motivated he or she is. 
A) money is a powerful incentive. 
B) inflation affects behavior. 
C) sensory stimulation is important. 
D) the more money someone earns, the more motivated he or she is.

Question 5

Motives are believed to give rise to

Accepted Answer

A) incentives. 
B) drives. 
C) behavior. 
D) needs. 
A) incentives. 
B) drives. 
C) behavior. 
D) needs.

Question 6

One reason men appear to be more aggressive than women seems to be that men have higher levels of the hormone

Accepted Answer

A) testosterone. 
B) endorphin. 
C) dopamine. 
D) estrogen. 
A) testosterone. 
B) endorphin. 
C) dopamine. 
D) estrogen.

Question 7

Hyperphagic animals fail to experience

Accepted Answer

A) blood sugar effects. 
B) satiety. 
C) hunger. 
D) glycogen conversion. 
A) blood sugar effects. 
B) satiety. 
C) hunger. 
D) glycogen conversion.

Question 8

Species-specific behaviors are

Accepted Answer

A) drives. 
B) needs. 
C) instincts. 
D) motives. 
A) drives. 
B) needs. 
C) instincts. 
D) motives.

Question 9

Fear is to _______ nervous system activation, while depression is to ________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) parasympathetic; central 
B) sympathetic; parasympathetic 
C) sympathetic; central 
D) somatic; peripheral 
A) parasympathetic; central 
B) sympathetic; parasympathetic 
C) sympathetic; central 
D) somatic; peripheral

Question 10

Drive-reduction theory defines hunger, pain, and thirst as

Accepted Answer

A) primary drives. 
B) instincts. 
C) secondary drives. 
D) acquired motives. 
A) primary drives. 
B) instincts. 
C) secondary drives. 
D) acquired motives.

Question 11

Adipose tissue or cells that store fat are called

Accepted Answer

A) adipose cells. 
B) fat cells. 
C) set points. 
D) overweight cells. 
A) adipose cells. 
B) fat cells. 
C) set points. 
D) overweight cells.

Question 12

Drives, needs, and incentives are all basically the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Drive-reduction theory suggests that we have drives to

Accepted Answer

A) reduce the tension created by needs. 
B) increase the tension created by needs. 
C) reduce the acquisition of needs. 
D) reduce incentives. 
A) reduce the tension created by needs. 
B) increase the tension created by needs. 
C) reduce the acquisition of needs. 
D) reduce incentives.

Question 14

Based on recent research, in order to understand how a stranger truly feels, you should observe his or her _____ rather than just the words spoken.

Accepted Answer

A) posture 
B) body movements 
C) facial expressions 
D) all of these 
A) posture 
B) body movements 
C) facial expressions 
D) all of these

Question 15

According to Hull, ______ drives such as hunger and thirst are different from ______ drives, which are learned.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Hull, ______ drives such as...

Question 16

A prisoner is punished with solitary confinement. This punishment consists of the deprivation of a need for

Accepted Answer

A) stimulation. 
B) approval. 
C) forgiveness. 
D) rehabilitation. 
A) stimulation. 
B) approval. 
C) forgiveness. 
D) rehabilitation.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the role of pheromones in humans?

Accepted Answer

A) Pheromones enhance sexual desire in both men and women. 
B) Pheromones increase the attractiveness of both men and women. 
C) The role of pheromones in sexual behavior in humans is not as clear as in lower animals. 
D) The role of pheromones in reproduction has been demonstrated in double-blind studies with humans. 
A) Pheromones enhance sexual desire in both men and women. 
B) Pheromones increase the attractiveness of both men and women. 
C) The role of pheromones in sexual behavior in humans is not as clear as in lower animals. 
D) The role of pheromones in reproduction has been demonstrated in double-blind studies with humans.

Question 18

A high need for achievement would drive a person to

Accepted Answer

A) distraction. 
B) work hard. 
C) avoid work. 
D) turn down a promotion. 
A) distraction. 
B) work hard. 
C) avoid work. 
D) turn down a promotion.

Question 19

Which theory of emotion would agree with the statement, "We are sad because we cry."

Accepted Answer

A) Common-Sense theory 
B) James-Lange theory 
C) Cognitive Appraisal theory 
D) Cannon-Bard theory 
A) Common-Sense theory 
B) James-Lange theory 
C) Cognitive Appraisal theory 
D) Cannon-Bard theory

Question 20

The situational approach to aggression suggests that aggression is influenced by

Accepted Answer

A) learning. 
B) biology. 
C) reinforcement. 
D) the context. 
A) learning. 
B) biology. 
C) reinforcement. 
D) the context.

The classic studies of Leon Festinger and colleagues described a specific theory of motivation known as

William James believed that social behavior may have been

Which of the following statements is incorrect about causes of eating disorders?

The results of the study in which subjects were given $20 per day to do nothing demonstrated

Motives are believed to give rise to

One reason men appear to be more aggressive than women seems to be that men have higher levels of the hormone

Hyperphagic animals fail to experience

Species-specific behaviors are

Fear is to _ nervous system activation, while depression is to __ nervous system.

Drive-reduction theory defines hunger, pain, and thirst as

Adipose tissue or cells that store fat are called

Drives, needs, and incentives are all basically the same thing.

Drive-reduction theory suggests that we have drives to

Based on recent research, in order to understand how a stranger truly feels, you should observe his or her _____ rather than just the words spoken.

According to Hull, drives such as hunger and thirst are different from drives, which are learned.

A prisoner is punished with solitary confinement. This punishment consists of the deprivation of a need for

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the role of pheromones in humans?

A high need for achievement would drive a person to

Which theory of emotion would agree with the statement, "We are sad because we cry."

The situational approach to aggression suggests that aggression is influenced by

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Exam 8: Motivation and Emotion

The classic studies of Leon Festinger and colleagues described a specific theory of motivation known as

William James believed that social behavior may have been

Which of the following statements is incorrect about causes of eating disorders?

The results of the study in which subjects were given $20 per day to do nothing demonstrated

Motives are believed to give rise to

One reason men appear to be more aggressive than women seems to be that men have higher levels of the hormone

Hyperphagic animals fail to experience

Species-specific behaviors are

Fear is to _______ nervous system activation, while depression is to ________ nervous system.

Drive-reduction theory defines hunger, pain, and thirst as

Adipose tissue or cells that store fat are called

Drives, needs, and incentives are all basically the same thing.

Drive-reduction theory suggests that we have drives to

Based on recent research, in order to understand how a stranger truly feels, you should observe his or her _____ rather than just the words spoken.

According to Hull, ______ drives such as hunger and thirst are different from ______ drives, which are learned.

A prisoner is punished with solitary confinement. This punishment consists of the deprivation of a need for

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the role of pheromones in humans?

A high need for achievement would drive a person to

Which theory of emotion would agree with the statement, "We are sad because we cry."

The situational approach to aggression suggests that aggression is influenced by

What Is Psychology

Biology and Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory: Remembrance of Things Past-And Future

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

The Voyage Through the Life Span

Personality: Theory and Measurement

Stress, Health, and Coping

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy

Social Psychology

Psychology and Human Behavior

Psychology and Personality

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Fear is to _ nervous system activation, while depression is to __ nervous system.

According to Hull, drives such as hunger and thirst are different from drives, which are learned.