Question 1

Which of the following statements about optimism and pessimism is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Optimists are more likely to live well into old age. 
B)  Pessimists were always expecting trouble so they didn't tempt fate by drinking or smoking. 
C)  Pessimists are more likely to take better care of themselves when ill. 
D)  Optimists are more likely to die untimely deaths, as a result of accidents or violence. 
A)  Optimists are more likely to live well into old age. 
B)  Pessimists were always expecting trouble so they didn't tempt fate by drinking or smoking. 
C)  Pessimists are more likely to take better care of themselves when ill. 
D)  Optimists are more likely to die untimely deaths, as a result of accidents or violence.

Question 2

The story has been told that when Oscar Wilde was dying, his bed was in a room with absolutely atrocious wallpaper. The day he died, Wilde mentioned that the wallpaper was so awful that one of them would have to go! What coping method was Oscar Wilde using?

Accepted Answer

A)  reappraising the situation 
B)  cultivating a sense of humour 
C)  learning from the experience 
D)  making social comparisons 
A)  reappraising the situation 
B)  cultivating a sense of humour 
C)  learning from the experience 
D)  making social comparisons

Question 3

According to Ekman's research on facial expressions:

Accepted Answer

A)  when people try to hide their feelings with an inauthentic expression, they use different groups of muscles than they do for authentic emotions. 
B)  when trying to feign sadness, only about 60% of people manage to get the eyebrows, eyelids, and forehead wrinkle exactly right. 
C)  there is little support for Darwin's evolutionary explanation that certain human facial expressions are "wired in." 
D)  authentic smiles last 10 seconds or more, whereas false smiles last only about 2 seconds. 
A)  when people try to hide their feelings with an inauthentic expression, they use different groups of muscles than they do for authentic emotions. 
B)  when trying to feign sadness, only about 60% of people manage to get the eyebrows, eyelids, and forehead wrinkle exactly right. 
C)  there is little support for Darwin's evolutionary explanation that certain human facial expressions are "wired in." 
D)  authentic smiles last 10 seconds or more, whereas false smiles last only about 2 seconds.

Question 4

Which of the following outcomes would be most likely after a German-Canadian business session?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Canadians will complain that the Germans are excessively cheerful. 
B)  The Germans will complain that the Canadians hide their real feelings behind a smile. 
C)  The Canadians will complain that the Germans smile too much when hiding embarrassment. 
D)  The Germans will complain that the Canadians are too cold and aloof. 
A)  The Canadians will complain that the Germans are excessively cheerful. 
B)  The Germans will complain that the Canadians hide their real feelings behind a smile. 
C)  The Canadians will complain that the Germans smile too much when hiding embarrassment. 
D)  The Germans will complain that the Canadians are too cold and aloof.

Question 5

Analysis of facial muscles during emotional displays has revealed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  most individuals are able to mimic grief accurately, getting the facial muscles just right. 
B)  physiological responses ensure that facial expressions convey the emotion being felt. 
C)  false expressions use the same groups of muscles as are used in authentic expressions. 
D)  false smiles tend to last 10 seconds or more, but authentic smiles last only about 2 seconds. 
A)  most individuals are able to mimic grief accurately, getting the facial muscles just right. 
B)  physiological responses ensure that facial expressions convey the emotion being felt. 
C)  false expressions use the same groups of muscles as are used in authentic expressions. 
D)  false smiles tend to last 10 seconds or more, but authentic smiles last only about 2 seconds.

Question 6

Match the definitions with the appropriate terms.
-A general expectation about whether the results of your actions are under your own control or not.

Accepted Answer

A) general adaptation syndrome 
B) locus of control 
C) psychoneuroimmunology 
D) health psychology 
E) HPA axis 
A) general adaptation syndrome 
B) locus of control 
C) psychoneuroimmunology 
D) health psychology 
E) HPA axis

Question 7

Research on social supports indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  social support comforts lonely individuals dealing with stressful circumstances, but it does not affect the individual's immune system 
B)  firefighters' heart rates and cortisol levels return to normal more quickly through the mere presence of a reassuring friend. 
C)  older people who have cats as companions tend to visit medical clinics less often than their peers who have dogs. 
D)  truly loving family and friends provide social support and don't cause unhappiness, stress, and anger in the lives of their loved ones. 
A)  social support comforts lonely individuals dealing with stressful circumstances, but it does not affect the individual's immune system 
B)  firefighters' heart rates and cortisol levels return to normal more quickly through the mere presence of a reassuring friend. 
C)  older people who have cats as companions tend to visit medical clinics less often than their peers who have dogs. 
D)  truly loving family and friends provide social support and don't cause unhappiness, stress, and anger in the lives of their loved ones.

Question 8

When trying to feign sadness, about 60% of people manage to get the eyebrows, eyelids, and forehead wrinkled exactly right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The influence of thought on emotion was studied by assessing athletes' reactions to being among the medal winners in the 1992 Olympics. The results showed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  second-place winners were happier than third-place winners. 
B)  the happiness of female athletes followed the ranking in the event, so third place meant third in happiness. 
C)  third-place winners were happier than second-place winners. 
D)  there were no significant differences in happiness between third-place and second-place winners. 
A)  second-place winners were happier than third-place winners. 
B)  the happiness of female athletes followed the ranking in the event, so third place meant third in happiness. 
C)  third-place winners were happier than second-place winners. 
D)  there were no significant differences in happiness between third-place and second-place winners.

Question 10

If you put on an angry face, then:

Accepted Answer

A)  your heart rate will decelerate more than if you put on a happy face. 
B)  your parasympathetic nervous system will become active. 
C)  your heart rate will rise faster than if you put on a happy face. 
D)  physiological change won't occur because it is a false emotion. 
A)  your heart rate will decelerate more than if you put on a happy face. 
B)  your parasympathetic nervous system will become active. 
C)  your heart rate will rise faster than if you put on a happy face. 
D)  physiological change won't occur because it is a false emotion.

Question 11

________ are considered to be universal and biologically based.

Accepted Answer

A)  All emotions 
B)  Primary emotions 
C)  Secondary emotions 
D)  Learned emotions 
A)  All emotions 
B)  Primary emotions 
C)  Secondary emotions 
D)  Learned emotions

Question 12

Workplace stress is associated with the greatest risks of illness when the employee has little opportunity to exercise initiative and is trapped doing repetitive tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the ways in which poverty and powerlessness act as stressors.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 14

Explain how people respond when asked to alter their facial muscles. How does this influence emotion?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 15

The ________ controls the secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine by the adrenal glands.

Accepted Answer

A)  prefrontal cortex 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  amygdala 
D)  right hemisphere 
A)  prefrontal cortex 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  amygdala 
D)  right hemisphere

Question 16

________ try to deny feelings of anxiety, anger, or fear and pretend that everything is fine.

Accepted Answer

A)  Externals 
B)  Suppressors 
C)  Optimists 
D)  Pessimists 
A)  Externals 
B)  Suppressors 
C)  Optimists 
D)  Pessimists

Question 17

The modern era of stress research began in 1986.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Ekman and his colleagues gathered evidence supporting the universality of ________ facial expressions of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  five 
B)  six 
C)  seven 
D)  nine 
A)  five 
B)  six 
C)  seven 
D)  nine

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to gender differences in emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men are less reactive than women, experiencing less elevation in blood pressure, heart rate, and epinephrine. 
B)  There is little evidence that one sex feels more emotion than the other. 
C)  Women are more sensitive to other people's emotional states than men. 
D)  Women are more likely than men to ruminate about, and thus prolong, feelings of depression and sadness. 
A)  Men are less reactive than women, experiencing less elevation in blood pressure, heart rate, and epinephrine. 
B)  There is little evidence that one sex feels more emotion than the other. 
C)  Women are more sensitive to other people's emotional states than men. 
D)  Women are more likely than men to ruminate about, and thus prolong, feelings of depression and sadness.

Question 20

In order to increase energy and protect the body's tissues in response to danger, the hypothalamus first activates the ________, ultimately causing the release of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal medulla; epinephrine and norepinephrine 
B)  autonomic nervous system; epinephrine and norepinephrine 
C)  pituitary; cortisol and other hormones 
D)  adrenal cortex; cortisol and other hormones 
A)  adrenal medulla; epinephrine and norepinephrine 
B)  autonomic nervous system; epinephrine and norepinephrine 
C)  pituitary; cortisol and other hormones 
D)  adrenal cortex; cortisol and other hormones

Which of the following statements about optimism and pessimism is true?

The story has been told that when Oscar Wilde was dying, his bed was in a room with absolutely atrocious wallpaper. The day he died, Wilde mentioned that the wallpaper was so awful that one of them would have to go! What coping method was Oscar Wilde using?

According to Ekman's research on facial expressions:

Which of the following outcomes would be most likely after a German-Canadian business session?

Analysis of facial muscles during emotional displays has revealed that:

Match the definitions with the appropriate terms. -A general expectation about whether the results of your actions are under your own control or not.

Research on social supports indicates that:

When trying to feign sadness, about 60% of people manage to get the eyebrows, eyelids, and forehead wrinkled exactly right.

The influence of thought on emotion was studied by assessing athletes' reactions to being among the medal winners in the 1992 Olympics. The results showed that:

If you put on an angry face, then:

________ are considered to be universal and biologically based.

Workplace stress is associated with the greatest risks of illness when the employee has little opportunity to exercise initiative and is trapped doing repetitive tasks.

Explain the ways in which poverty and powerlessness act as stressors.

Explain how people respond when asked to alter their facial muscles. How does this influence emotion?

The ________ controls the secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine by the adrenal glands.

________ try to deny feelings of anxiety, anger, or fear and pretend that everything is fine.

The modern era of stress research began in 1986.

Ekman and his colleagues gathered evidence supporting the universality of ________ facial expressions of emotion.

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to gender differences in emotion?

In order to increase energy and protect the body's tissues in response to danger, the hypothalamus first activates the , ultimately causing the release of .

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Exam 11: Emotion, Stress, and Health

Which of the following statements about optimism and pessimism is true?

The story has been told that when Oscar Wilde was dying, his bed was in a room with absolutely atrocious wallpaper. The day he died, Wilde mentioned that the wallpaper was so awful that one of them would have to go! What coping method was Oscar Wilde using?

According to Ekman's research on facial expressions:

Which of the following outcomes would be most likely after a German-Canadian business session?

Analysis of facial muscles during emotional displays has revealed that:

Match the definitions with the appropriate terms. -A general expectation about whether the results of your actions are under your own control or not.

Research on social supports indicates that:

When trying to feign sadness, about 60% of people manage to get the eyebrows, eyelids, and forehead wrinkled exactly right.

The influence of thought on emotion was studied by assessing athletes' reactions to being among the medal winners in the 1992 Olympics. The results showed that:

If you put on an angry face, then:

________ are considered to be universal and biologically based.

Workplace stress is associated with the greatest risks of illness when the employee has little opportunity to exercise initiative and is trapped doing repetitive tasks.

Explain the ways in which poverty and powerlessness act as stressors.

Explain how people respond when asked to alter their facial muscles. How does this influence emotion?

The ________ controls the secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine by the adrenal glands.

________ try to deny feelings of anxiety, anger, or fear and pretend that everything is fine.

The modern era of stress research began in 1986.

Ekman and his colleagues gathered evidence supporting the universality of ________ facial expressions of emotion.

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to gender differences in emotion?

In order to increase energy and protect the body's tissues in response to danger, the hypothalamus first activates the ________, ultimately causing the release of ________.

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters

In order to increase energy and protect the body's tissues in response to danger, the hypothalamus first activates the , ultimately causing the release of .