Question 1

Which of these statements is not correct in regard to universal facial expression?

Accepted Answer

A)  infants around 5 to 7 months show fear 
B)  infants develop facial expressions in an unpredictable sequence 
C)  happiness is expressed the same way in Western and primitive cultures 
D)  anger is a biologically determined universal emotion 
A)  infants around 5 to 7 months show fear 
B)  infants develop facial expressions in an unpredictable sequence 
C)  happiness is expressed the same way in Western and primitive cultures 
D)  anger is a biologically determined universal emotion

Question 2

Matt has problems controlling his emotions.From the affective neuroscience perspective,why might that be the case?

Accepted Answer

A)  His levels of norepinephrine are out of balance. 
B)  His prefrontal cortex is not working properly. 
C)  The thalamus is not sending information properly to his visual cortex. 
D)  Unconscious motives are responsible for his lack of control. 
A)  His levels of norepinephrine are out of balance. 
B)  His prefrontal cortex is not working properly. 
C)  The thalamus is not sending information properly to his visual cortex. 
D)  Unconscious motives are responsible for his lack of control.

Question 3

Which of these is not generally considered an emotional expression recognized across cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  frustration 
B)  happiness 
C)  surprise 
D)  sadness 
A)  frustration 
B)  happiness 
C)  surprise 
D)  sadness

Question 4

If you were designing a website designed to explain the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion,which of the following would be the best domain name?

Accepted Answer

A)  www.facialfeedback.edu 
B)  www.universal.ca 
C)  www.endocrineactivate.com 
D)  www.inthebrain.org 
A)  www.facialfeedback.edu 
B)  www.universal.ca 
C)  www.endocrineactivate.com 
D)  www.inthebrain.org

Question 5

The ability to perceive and express emotion,understand and reason with emotion,and regulate one's emotion is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal intelligence 
B)  self-actualization 
C)  emotional intelligence 
D)  emotional maturity 
A)  interpersonal intelligence 
B)  self-actualization 
C)  emotional intelligence 
D)  emotional maturity

Question 6

The subjective feelings of an emotion follow our interpretations or appraisals of the stimulus according to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  social learning theory of emotions 
B)  affective neuroscience approach 
C)  peripheral theories of emotion 
D)  cognitive appraisal theories of emotion 
A)  social learning theory of emotions 
B)  affective neuroscience approach 
C)  peripheral theories of emotion 
D)  cognitive appraisal theories of emotion

Question 7

Based on the content in the module,why do emotions influence our decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotions often are related to unconscious conflicts, and it is these conflicts that influence the decisions we make. 
B)  Emotions create "neurological confusion" in our memory systems, which then disrupts decision making. 
C)  The forebrain, which makes decisions, does not have complete control over the limbic system. 
D)  Emotions release stress hormones that can influence our reasoning ability. 
A)  Emotions often are related to unconscious conflicts, and it is these conflicts that influence the decisions we make. 
B)  Emotions create "neurological confusion" in our memory systems, which then disrupts decision making. 
C)  The forebrain, which makes decisions, does not have complete control over the limbic system. 
D)  Emotions release stress hormones that can influence our reasoning ability.

Question 8

Feeling guilty is typically accompanied by ____ physiological responses that can be measured by a polygraph.

Accepted Answer

A)  involuntary 
B)  controlled 
C)  voluntary 
D)  brief 
A)  involuntary 
B)  controlled 
C)  voluntary 
D)  brief

Question 9

Explain the optimal level of arousal for a difficult psychology test and an easy psychology test according to the Yerkes-Dodson law.

Accepted Answer

The Yerkes-Dodson law states that there

Question 10

Sigrid is going on a tour of Japan.She asks you for advice regarding anything she should know about showing emotions in that culture.Of course,she has great confidence in you because of your understanding of this topic.You tell her that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Japanese people tend to discourage the showing of emotional intensity in public. 
B)  Japanese people excel at identifying the emotions of fear and anger. 
C)  Japanese people love to show positive emotions in public. 
D)  Japanese people tend to encourage the showing of strong negative emotions in public. 
A)  Japanese people tend to discourage the showing of emotional intensity in public. 
B)  Japanese people excel at identifying the emotions of fear and anger. 
C)  Japanese people love to show positive emotions in public. 
D)  Japanese people tend to encourage the showing of strong negative emotions in public.

Question 11

Theories of emotions tend to fit into three categories.What are the names of the categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral theories, cognitive appraisal theories, and affective neuroscience 
B)  central theories, social learning theories, and Freudian theory 
C)  peripheral theories, central theories, and humanistic theories 
D)  behavioral theories, cognitive appraisal theories, and peripheral theories 
A)  peripheral theories, cognitive appraisal theories, and affective neuroscience 
B)  central theories, social learning theories, and Freudian theory 
C)  peripheral theories, central theories, and humanistic theories 
D)  behavioral theories, cognitive appraisal theories, and peripheral theories

Question 12

Emotions are expressed in stereotypic facial expressions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In examining emotional intelligence,research has shown that teenagers with high emotional intelligence are less likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  smoke cigarettes 
B)  to be satisfied with their lives 
C)  get along with peers 
D)  empathize with others 
A)  smoke cigarettes 
B)  to be satisfied with their lives 
C)  get along with peers 
D)  empathize with others

Question 14

The notion that emotions can help or hinder performance is key to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Law of Effect 
B)  Schachter and Singer theory 
C)  adaptation level theory 
D)  Yerkes-Dodson law 
A)  Law of Effect 
B)  Schachter and Singer theory 
C)  adaptation level theory 
D)  Yerkes-Dodson law

Question 15

The James-Lange theory argues that experiencing an increase in heart rate when you see a bear causes fear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most people would detect a ____ faster than a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  snake; book 
B)  dog; cat 
C)  square; circle 
D)  baseball; football 
A)  snake; book 
B)  dog; cat 
C)  square; circle 
D)  baseball; football

Question 17

What is the best example of stimulus appraisal in the story on the shark attack that opens the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bethany's parasympathetic division becomes activated. 
B)  Bethany shows fearful behavior, such as frantic swimming. 
C)  Bethany interprets the shark as a threat to her well-being. 
D)  Bethany's heart rate and breathing rapidly increase. 
A)  Bethany's parasympathetic division becomes activated. 
B)  Bethany shows fearful behavior, such as frantic swimming. 
C)  Bethany interprets the shark as a threat to her well-being. 
D)  Bethany's heart rate and breathing rapidly increase.

Question 18

Marcus is appraising a stimulus,having a subjective feeling,experiencing physiological responses,and showing overt behavior.Marcus is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  guilt 
B)  an emotion 
C)  an attribution 
D)  a nervous breakdown 
A)  guilt 
B)  an emotion 
C)  an attribution 
D)  a nervous breakdown

Question 19

Some recent research on the effect of facial expressions on emotional experience has concluded that:

Accepted Answer

A)  we can initiate emotional experience with appropriate facial expression 
B)  laughter relieves depression because of what our face is doing 
C)  facial expressions are learned and therefore do not reflect emotional arousal 
D)  facial expressions contribute to but do not initiate emotional experience 
A)  we can initiate emotional experience with appropriate facial expression 
B)  laughter relieves depression because of what our face is doing 
C)  facial expressions are learned and therefore do not reflect emotional arousal 
D)  facial expressions contribute to but do not initiate emotional experience

Question 20

You are visiting Japan and you notice that the people there are not very kind.What's the best explanation for your observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is likely that they misinterpreted your actions as rudeness. 
B)  It is a cultural norm to treat foreigners that way. 
C)  The people are kind, but are very reluctant to show emotions in public. 
D)  You must have acted in some threatening way. 
A)  It is likely that they misinterpreted your actions as rudeness. 
B)  It is a cultural norm to treat foreigners that way. 
C)  The people are kind, but are very reluctant to show emotions in public. 
D)  You must have acted in some threatening way.

Exam 16: Emotion

Which of these statements is not correct in regard to universal facial expression?

Matt has problems controlling his emotions.From the affective neuroscience perspective,why might that be the case?

Which of these is not generally considered an emotional expression recognized across cultures?

If you were designing a website designed to explain the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion,which of the following would be the best domain name?

The ability to perceive and express emotion,understand and reason with emotion,and regulate one's emotion is called:

The subjective feelings of an emotion follow our interpretations or appraisals of the stimulus according to the:

Based on the content in the module,why do emotions influence our decisions?

Feeling guilty is typically accompanied by ____ physiological responses that can be measured by a polygraph.

Explain the optimal level of arousal for a difficult psychology test and an easy psychology test according to the Yerkes-Dodson law.

Sigrid is going on a tour of Japan.She asks you for advice regarding anything she should know about showing emotions in that culture.Of course,she has great confidence in you because of your understanding of this topic.You tell her that:

Theories of emotions tend to fit into three categories.What are the names of the categories?

Emotions are expressed in stereotypic facial expressions.

In examining emotional intelligence,research has shown that teenagers with high emotional intelligence are less likely to:

The notion that emotions can help or hinder performance is key to the:

The James-Lange theory argues that experiencing an increase in heart rate when you see a bear causes fear.

Most people would detect a ____ faster than a ____.

What is the best example of stimulus appraisal in the story on the shark attack that opens the chapter?

Marcus is appraising a stimulus,having a subjective feeling,experiencing physiological responses,and showing overt behavior.Marcus is experiencing:

Some recent research on the effect of facial expressions on emotional experience has concluded that:

You are visiting Japan and you notice that the people there are not very kind.What's the best explanation for your observation?

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