Question 1

The evidence for psychological theories of overweight was based on flawed studies, often without control groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One flaw in Masters and Johnson's research was that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  failed to note that male and female orgasms are remarkably similar in terms of physiology. 
B)  may have overestimated women's sexual capacity. 
C)  failed to note that men, unlike women, are physiologically able to have repeated orgasms. 
D)  overestimated the sexual drive of males. 
A)  failed to note that male and female orgasms are remarkably similar in terms of physiology. 
B)  may have overestimated women's sexual capacity. 
C)  failed to note that men, unlike women, are physiologically able to have repeated orgasms. 
D)  overestimated the sexual drive of males.

Question 3

Testosterone contributes to sexual arousal, but sexual activity also produces higher levels of testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Set point theory would predict all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced metabolic rate when a heavy person diets. 
B)  high heritability for body weight. 
C)  increased metabolic rate when dieting. 
D)  increased metabolic rate when a thin person tries to gain weight. 
A)  reduced metabolic rate when a heavy person diets. 
B)  high heritability for body weight. 
C)  increased metabolic rate when dieting. 
D)  increased metabolic rate when a thin person tries to gain weight.

Question 5

In most cases of human obesity, leptin plays a minor role, since dozens of other body chemicals and also genes are involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It has been suggested that the role of leptin in most cases of human obesity is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  major role, since injections of leptin decrease people's appetites. 
B)  minor role, since human fat cells secrete very little of this protein. 
C)  major role, since injections of leptin speed up metabolism. 
D)  minor role, since dozens of others genes and body chemicals are involved. 
A)  major role, since injections of leptin decrease people's appetites. 
B)  minor role, since human fat cells secrete very little of this protein. 
C)  major role, since injections of leptin speed up metabolism. 
D)  minor role, since dozens of others genes and body chemicals are involved.

Question 7

Research concerning the riddle of sexual orientation suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  most gay men report being seduced by an older adult during late childhood or early adolescence. 
B)  from an early age, gay men recall that they rejected the typical boy role and toys. 
C)  the majority of children of gay parents become gay themselves when they reach adolescence. 
D)  the parents of gay men were unconcerned about their son's nonconformity with the traditional male role. 
A)  most gay men report being seduced by an older adult during late childhood or early adolescence. 
B)  from an early age, gay men recall that they rejected the typical boy role and toys. 
C)  the majority of children of gay parents become gay themselves when they reach adolescence. 
D)  the parents of gay men were unconcerned about their son's nonconformity with the traditional male role.

Question 8

The heritability of weight and body fat is estimated to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  between 0.40 and 0.70. 
B)  between 0.70 and 0.80. 
C)  between 0.80 and 0.90. 
D)  between 0.30 and 0.50. 
A)  between 0.40 and 0.70. 
B)  between 0.70 and 0.80. 
C)  between 0.80 and 0.90. 
D)  between 0.30 and 0.50.

Question 9

When diets are routine and predictable, people habituate to what they are eating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of excessive eating followed by forced vomiting or the use of laxatives is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  Adonis complex. 
C)  self-starvation. 
D)  bulimia. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  Adonis complex. 
C)  self-starvation. 
D)  bulimia.

Question 11

Almost 25% of North American adults are overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In Chapter 1 (What Is Psychology?), the authors pointed out that one of the hardest lessons of life is how to live with uncertainty. Many questions don't currently have answers. Integrate this critical thinking guideline (tolerate uncertainty) with the information in Chapter 12 regarding sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 13

The pursuit of an activity for external rewards is called extrinsic motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In terms of the number of sexual partners and the acceptance of casual sex, gay men are generally similar to heterosexual women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Femi has a voluptuous figure, curvy, with big breasts and big hips. She is pleased that her peers think she looks fashionable and attractive. It is most likely that Femi is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a woman living in Nigeria at the end of the twentieth century. 
B)  a woman living in a Canadian prairie province in the twenty-first century. 
C)  a woman living in Canada in the decade following the First World War. 
D)  a woman living in Northern Europe in the 1960s. 
A)  a woman living in Nigeria at the end of the twentieth century. 
B)  a woman living in a Canadian prairie province in the twenty-first century. 
C)  a woman living in Canada in the decade following the First World War. 
D)  a woman living in Northern Europe in the 1960s.

Question 16

In the context of expressing love, ________ are to women as ________ are to men.

Accepted Answer

A)  specifics; generalities 
B)  feelings; thoughts 
C)  actions; words 
D)  words; actions 
A)  specifics; generalities 
B)  feelings; thoughts 
C)  actions; words 
D)  words; actions

Question 17

Which of the following would be predicted by the traditional evolutionary view of sexual scripts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Males will tend to shop for the best "genetic deal" they can get in a woman. 
B)  Youthful males prefer monogamous relationships. 
C)  Females will tend to reject casual sex. 
D)  Youthful females will try to mate with many males. 
A)  Males will tend to shop for the best "genetic deal" they can get in a woman. 
B)  Youthful males prefer monogamous relationships. 
C)  Females will tend to reject casual sex. 
D)  Youthful females will try to mate with many males.

Question 18

Over the long haul, neither sex loves more than the other in terms of companionate love.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Goals are most likely to improve motivation and performance when three conditions are met. Describe these three conditions.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 20

Maslow envisioned people's motives as a pyramid. The first needs (the foundation) to be satisfied were:

Accepted Answer

A)  survival needs. 
B)  social needs. 
C)  esteem needs. 
D)  security needs. 
A)  survival needs. 
B)  social needs. 
C)  esteem needs. 
D)  security needs.

The evidence for psychological theories of overweight was based on flawed studies, often without control groups.

One flaw in Masters and Johnson's research was that they:

Testosterone contributes to sexual arousal, but sexual activity also produces higher levels of testosterone.

Set point theory would predict all of the following EXCEPT:

In most cases of human obesity, leptin plays a minor role, since dozens of other body chemicals and also genes are involved.

It has been suggested that the role of leptin in most cases of human obesity is a:

Research concerning the riddle of sexual orientation suggests that:

The heritability of weight and body fat is estimated to be:

When diets are routine and predictable, people habituate to what they are eating.

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of excessive eating followed by forced vomiting or the use of laxatives is called:

Almost 25% of North American adults are overweight.

The pursuit of an activity for external rewards is called extrinsic motivation.

In terms of the number of sexual partners and the acceptance of casual sex, gay men are generally similar to heterosexual women.

Femi has a voluptuous figure, curvy, with big breasts and big hips. She is pleased that her peers think she looks fashionable and attractive. It is most likely that Femi is:

In the context of expressing love, are to women as are to men.

Which of the following would be predicted by the traditional evolutionary view of sexual scripts?

Over the long haul, neither sex loves more than the other in terms of companionate love.

Goals are most likely to improve motivation and performance when three conditions are met. Describe these three conditions.

Maslow envisioned people's motives as a pyramid. The first needs (the foundation) to be satisfied were:

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

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

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Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

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Exam 12: Motivation

The evidence for psychological theories of overweight was based on flawed studies, often without control groups.

One flaw in Masters and Johnson's research was that they:

Testosterone contributes to sexual arousal, but sexual activity also produces higher levels of testosterone.

Set point theory would predict all of the following EXCEPT:

In most cases of human obesity, leptin plays a minor role, since dozens of other body chemicals and also genes are involved.

It has been suggested that the role of leptin in most cases of human obesity is a:

Research concerning the riddle of sexual orientation suggests that:

The heritability of weight and body fat is estimated to be:

When diets are routine and predictable, people habituate to what they are eating.

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of excessive eating followed by forced vomiting or the use of laxatives is called:

Almost 25% of North American adults are overweight.

The pursuit of an activity for external rewards is called extrinsic motivation.

In terms of the number of sexual partners and the acceptance of casual sex, gay men are generally similar to heterosexual women.

Femi has a voluptuous figure, curvy, with big breasts and big hips. She is pleased that her peers think she looks fashionable and attractive. It is most likely that Femi is:

In the context of expressing love, ________ are to women as ________ are to men.

Which of the following would be predicted by the traditional evolutionary view of sexual scripts?

Over the long haul, neither sex loves more than the other in terms of companionate love.

Goals are most likely to improve motivation and performance when three conditions are met. Describe these three conditions.

Maslow envisioned people's motives as a pyramid. The first needs (the foundation) to be satisfied were:

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

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters

In the context of expressing love, are to women as are to men.