Question 1

Which of the following is an advantage of using self-handicapping strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  They keep our positive self-image intact. 
B)  They help us to take responsibility. 
C)  They force us to correct a situation. 
D)  They cause too much pressure to excel. 
A)  They keep our positive self-image intact. 
B)  They help us to take responsibility. 
C)  They force us to correct a situation. 
D)  They cause too much pressure to excel.

Question 2

After a large lunch,Karlie sits in her early afternoon class.Her stomach signals the ____ about its fullness.

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  bile duct 
C)  digestive organs 
D)  hypothalamus 
A)  liver 
B)  bile duct 
C)  digestive organs 
D)  hypothalamus

Question 3

The success of KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program)shows that academic achievement is influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  parental involvement 
B)  a rigorous curriculum 
C)  noncognitive skills 
D)  the availability of computers in the classroom 
A)  parental involvement 
B)  a rigorous curriculum 
C)  noncognitive skills 
D)  the availability of computers in the classroom

Question 4

The term "sexual preference" suggests:

Accepted Answer

A)  freedom in choosing a particular sexual orientation 
B)  genetic and biological factors play the major role in sexual orientation 
C)  an interaction among biological and psychological factors in determining sexual orientation 
D)  freedom in changing biology and genetic factors 
A)  freedom in choosing a particular sexual orientation 
B)  genetic and biological factors play the major role in sexual orientation 
C)  an interaction among biological and psychological factors in determining sexual orientation 
D)  freedom in changing biology and genetic factors

Question 5

Since the early 1990s,the decline in the death rate from AIDS has slowed.Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  drug treatments designed to treat AIDS can cause other fatal diseases 
B)  a change in the definition of AIDS 
C)  the incidence of homosexuality has started to increase again 
D)  HIV has developed resistance to many of the drug treatments 
A)  drug treatments designed to treat AIDS can cause other fatal diseases 
B)  a change in the definition of AIDS 
C)  the incidence of homosexuality has started to increase again 
D)  HIV has developed resistance to many of the drug treatments

Question 6

You are watching an infomercial on TV that describes an "amazing weight loss" drug.You know that the product is a sham because the first thing the spokesperson says is wrong.What did she say?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Leptin maintains a constant level of body fat." 
B)  "Through a hormone, the intestines signal the hypothalamus to stop eating." 
C)  "There are peripheral cues and central cues for hunger." 
D)  "Signals for hunger just come from the stomach." 
A)  "Leptin maintains a constant level of body fat." 
B)  "Through a hormone, the intestines signal the hypothalamus to stop eating." 
C)  "There are peripheral cues and central cues for hunger." 
D)  "Signals for hunger just come from the stomach."

Question 7

The new definition of AIDS is:

Accepted Answer

A)  having HIV antibodies and at least two infectious diseases 
B)  having HIV antibodies and engaging in risky behaviors 
C)  having HIV antibodies and a level of T-cells below 200 
D)  having HIV antibodies 
A)  having HIV antibodies and at least two infectious diseases 
B)  having HIV antibodies and engaging in risky behaviors 
C)  having HIV antibodies and a level of T-cells below 200 
D)  having HIV antibodies

Question 8

Steven is satisfying self-actualization needs,but his basic needs are not satisfied.Steven will most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  continue to advance up the hierarchy 
B)  remain at the self-actualized level 
C)  try and satisfy his esteem needs 
D)  return to a lower level 
A)  continue to advance up the hierarchy 
B)  remain at the self-actualized level 
C)  try and satisfy his esteem needs 
D)  return to a lower level

Question 9

What is the disorder that affects the hypothalamus,which results in abnormal eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epstein-Barr syndrome 
B)  Prader-Willi syndrome 
C)  Turner syndrome 
D)  Klinefelter syndrome 
A)  Epstein-Barr syndrome 
B)  Prader-Willi syndrome 
C)  Turner syndrome 
D)  Klinefelter syndrome

Question 10

Paper-and-pencil tests have replaced the TAT as measures of need for achievement because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the TAT has limited reliability and validity 
B)  paper-and-pencil tests can be self-administered 
C)  need for achievement requires a test of performance 
D)  paper-and-pencil tests are easier to develop 
A)  the TAT has limited reliability and validity 
B)  paper-and-pencil tests can be self-administered 
C)  need for achievement requires a test of performance 
D)  paper-and-pencil tests are easier to develop

Question 11

Barbara wants to lose weight because when she looks at fashion magazines,she sees that all the attractive models are very thin.Which of the following factors is motivating Barbara to diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  social-cultural factors 
B)  under-responsiveness to food 
C)  calories and metabolism 
D)  set point 
A)  social-cultural factors 
B)  under-responsiveness to food 
C)  calories and metabolism 
D)  set point

Question 12

What is gender identity and what is its development in the first five years of life? How does the case of John/Joan help our understanding of gender identity?

Accepted Answer

Gender identity refers to a person's int

Question 13

If you are extrinsically motivated,you are engaging in an activity to achieve some external reward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

"Whenever I am depressed or bored,I tend to eat even when I'm not hungry." This statement best illustrates the role of ____ in hunger.

Accepted Answer

A)  CCK 
B)  genetic factors 
C)  personality and mood factors 
D)  self-handicapping 
A)  CCK 
B)  genetic factors 
C)  personality and mood factors 
D)  self-handicapping

Question 15

Homosexuality has a genetic component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why will an overweight person be unsuccessful with long-term dieting without exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most people stop dieting after one month of weight loss. 
B)  The metabolic rate increases after one month of weight loss. 
C)  The body loses its ability to make CCK. 
D)  The body's set point is rigorously maintained. 
A)  Most people stop dieting after one month of weight loss. 
B)  The metabolic rate increases after one month of weight loss. 
C)  The body loses its ability to make CCK. 
D)  The body's set point is rigorously maintained.

Question 17

In studying the brains of both men and women who are attracted to women,research has found:

Accepted Answer

A)  the left hemisphere to be slightly larger than the right hemisphere 
B)  the right hemisphere to be slightly larger than the left hemisphere 
C)  the right and left hemisphere to be symmetrical in size 
D)  the right and left occipital lobe to be symmetrical in size 
A)  the left hemisphere to be slightly larger than the right hemisphere 
B)  the right hemisphere to be slightly larger than the left hemisphere 
C)  the right and left hemisphere to be symmetrical in size 
D)  the right and left occipital lobe to be symmetrical in size

Question 18

The concept of instinct has been redefined with the idea of:

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed action patterns 
B)  homeostatic mechanisms 
C)  extrinsic motives 
D)  intrinsic motives 
A)  fixed action patterns 
B)  homeostatic mechanisms 
C)  extrinsic motives 
D)  intrinsic motives

Question 19

In selecting a mate,males' top preference was for a mate ____,while for females,a mate ____ is preferred.

Accepted Answer

A)  who is physically attractive; who could protect and provide 
B)  with good earning potential; broad shoulders 
C)  who is honest; who is sensitive and compassionate 
D)  who is physically attractive; who is honest 
A)  who is physically attractive; who could protect and provide 
B)  with good earning potential; broad shoulders 
C)  who is honest; who is sensitive and compassionate 
D)  who is physically attractive; who is honest

Question 20

Researchers have criticized Maslow's hierarchy of needs because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it integrates biological and social needs 
B)  it is difficult to assess some of his proposed needs 
C)  people satisfy social needs before physiological needs 
D)  it ignores the notion of basic needs 
A)  it integrates biological and social needs 
B)  it is difficult to assess some of his proposed needs 
C)  people satisfy social needs before physiological needs 
D)  it ignores the notion of basic needs

Exam 15: Motivation

Which of the following is an advantage of using self-handicapping strategies?

After a large lunch,Karlie sits in her early afternoon class.Her stomach signals the ____ about its fullness.

The success of KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program)shows that academic achievement is influenced by:

The term "sexual preference" suggests:

Since the early 1990s,the decline in the death rate from AIDS has slowed.Why?

You are watching an infomercial on TV that describes an "amazing weight loss" drug.You know that the product is a sham because the first thing the spokesperson says is wrong.What did she say?

The new definition of AIDS is:

Steven is satisfying self-actualization needs,but his basic needs are not satisfied.Steven will most likely:

What is the disorder that affects the hypothalamus,which results in abnormal eating behavior?

Paper-and-pencil tests have replaced the TAT as measures of need for achievement because:

Barbara wants to lose weight because when she looks at fashion magazines,she sees that all the attractive models are very thin.Which of the following factors is motivating Barbara to diet?

What is gender identity and what is its development in the first five years of life? How does the case of John/Joan help our understanding of gender identity?

If you are extrinsically motivated,you are engaging in an activity to achieve some external reward.

"Whenever I am depressed or bored,I tend to eat even when I'm not hungry." This statement best illustrates the role of ____ in hunger.

Homosexuality has a genetic component.

Why will an overweight person be unsuccessful with long-term dieting without exercise?

In studying the brains of both men and women who are attracted to women,research has found:

The concept of instinct has been redefined with the idea of:

In selecting a mate,males' top preference was for a mate ____,while for females,a mate ____ is preferred.

Researchers have criticized Maslow's hierarchy of needs because:

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