Question 1

Which theory maintains that emotion is caused by the interaction of physiological changes and the cognitive labeling of the reason for the physical reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) the James-Lange theory 
B) activation theory 
C) cognitive arousal theory 
D) the Cannon-Bard theory 
A) the James-Lange theory 
B) activation theory 
C) cognitive arousal theory 
D) the Cannon-Bard theory

Question 2

According to Kinsey,what percentage of females reported extramarital sexual experiences?

Accepted Answer

A) 11 percent 
B) 14 percent 
C) 92 percent 
D) 26 percent 
A) 11 percent 
B) 14 percent 
C) 92 percent 
D) 26 percent

Question 3

Basic psychological needs theory (BPNT)proposes that there are various forms of extrinsic motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to Kinsey,what percentage of males reported masturbating?

Accepted Answer

A) 11 percent 
B) 14 percent 
C) 92 percent 
D) 26 percent 
A) 11 percent 
B) 14 percent 
C) 92 percent 
D) 26 percent

Question 5

One factor in hunger seems to be the increase in _______,which causes blood sugar levels to eventually drop several hours after we eat.

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol 
B) lipoproteins 
C) insulin 
D) glucose 
A) cholesterol 
B) lipoproteins 
C) insulin 
D) glucose

Question 6

Which of the following is a female primary sex characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) breasts 
B) pubic hair 
C) vagina 
D) prostate gland 
A) breasts 
B) pubic hair 
C) vagina 
D) prostate gland

Question 7

People high in the need for __________ want to be liked by others and are good team players.

Accepted Answer

A) achievement 
B) affiliation 
C) power 
D) emotion 
A) achievement 
B) affiliation 
C) power 
D) emotion

Question 8

Which of the following factors is most likely to have an effect on predictions made by the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

Accepted Answer

A) task instructions 
B) gender of person doing the task 
C) age of person doing the task 
D) difficulty of task 
A) task instructions 
B) gender of person doing the task 
C) age of person doing the task 
D) difficulty of task

Question 9

Drives that are most strongly influenced by stimuli within the body are called ______ drives.

Accepted Answer

A) primary 
B) tertiary 
C) secondary 
D) learned 
A) primary 
B) tertiary 
C) secondary 
D) learned

Question 10

Which sequence of events in emotional responses is characteristic of the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A) stimulus --> emotion --> physiological changes 
B) stimulus --> physiological changes --> emotion 
C) physiological changes --> stimulus --> emotion 
D) stimulus --> emotion AND physiological changes (simultaneous) 
A) stimulus --> emotion --> physiological changes 
B) stimulus --> physiological changes --> emotion 
C) physiological changes --> stimulus --> emotion 
D) stimulus --> emotion AND physiological changes (simultaneous)

Question 11

The psychological need defined as "the need to feel as though we make our own choices" is the need for:

Accepted Answer

A) competence. 
B) control. 
C) autonomy. 
D) relatedness. 
A) competence. 
B) control. 
C) autonomy. 
D) relatedness.

Question 12

Which division of the nervous system is working when we experience emotions?

Accepted Answer

A) nonsympathetic division of the nervous system 
B) sympathetic division of the nervous system 
C) parasympathetic division of the somatic nervous system 
D) central nervous system 
A) nonsympathetic division of the nervous system 
B) sympathetic division of the nervous system 
C) parasympathetic division of the somatic nervous system 
D) central nervous system

Question 13

The part of the brain that seems to influence emotion is the:

Accepted Answer

A) thalamus. 
B) pons. 
C) amygdala. 
D) thyroid gland. 
A) thalamus. 
B) pons. 
C) amygdala. 
D) thyroid gland.

Question 14

Canadian researchers Kirouac and Hess believe that __________ define both the appropriate expression of emotions and how these emotions will be interpreted by other people.

Accepted Answer

A) stereotypes 
B) cultural norms 
C) social class 
D) gender biases 
A) stereotypes 
B) cultural norms 
C) social class 
D) gender biases

Question 15

Lester has high test anxiety,which tends to affect his test performance even though he studies a lot.According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law,which of the following activities will help Lester improve his performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Study harder. 
B) Use relaxation exercises before each test. 
C) Study less since his performance won't be that good anyway. 
D) Get a tutor. 
A) Study harder. 
B) Use relaxation exercises before each test. 
C) Study less since his performance won't be that good anyway. 
D) Get a tutor.

Question 16

BMR stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) basal management regulation. 
B) basal metabolic rate. 
C) buttocks management reduction. 
D) bowel movement regulation. 
A) basal management regulation. 
B) basal metabolic rate. 
C) buttocks management reduction. 
D) bowel movement regulation.

Question 17

Obesity is defined as the condition of being at least _____ percent over the ideal body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40

Question 18

Which of the following is correct concerning the interaction of culture and food?

Accepted Answer

A) Canadian women eat to reduce depression whereas Japanese men and women eat to reduce anger. 
B) Canadian women eat when they are depressed whereas Japanese women eat because of social demands. 
C) There were no differences in the eating habits of Canadian and Japanese women. 
D) Japanese women ate more than Canadian women. 
A) Canadian women eat to reduce depression whereas Japanese men and women eat to reduce anger. 
B) Canadian women eat when they are depressed whereas Japanese women eat because of social demands. 
C) There were no differences in the eating habits of Canadian and Japanese women. 
D) Japanese women ate more than Canadian women.

Question 19

Alderfer's refinement of Maslow's hierarchy includes all of the following hierarchy levels EXCEPT _______________ needs.

Accepted Answer

A) relatedness 
B) existence 
C) growth 
D) power 
A) relatedness 
B) existence 
C) growth 
D) power

Question 20

The need for _____________ involves a strong desire to succeed in attaining goals.

Accepted Answer

A) achievement 
B) power 
C) motivation 
D) emotion 
A) achievement 
B) power 
C) motivation 
D) emotion

Which theory maintains that emotion is caused by the interaction of physiological changes and the cognitive labeling of the reason for the physical reaction?

According to Kinsey,what percentage of females reported extramarital sexual experiences?

Basic psychological needs theory (BPNT)proposes that there are various forms of extrinsic motivation.

According to Kinsey,what percentage of males reported masturbating?

One factor in hunger seems to be the increase in _______,which causes blood sugar levels to eventually drop several hours after we eat.

Which of the following is a female primary sex characteristic?

People high in the need for __________ want to be liked by others and are good team players.

Which of the following factors is most likely to have an effect on predictions made by the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

Drives that are most strongly influenced by stimuli within the body are called ______ drives.

Which sequence of events in emotional responses is characteristic of the James-Lange theory of emotion?

The psychological need defined as "the need to feel as though we make our own choices" is the need for:

Which division of the nervous system is working when we experience emotions?

The part of the brain that seems to influence emotion is the:

Canadian researchers Kirouac and Hess believe that __________ define both the appropriate expression of emotions and how these emotions will be interpreted by other people.

Lester has high test anxiety,which tends to affect his test performance even though he studies a lot.According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law,which of the following activities will help Lester improve his performance?

BMR stands for:

Obesity is defined as the condition of being at least _____ percent over the ideal body weight.

Which of the following is correct concerning the interaction of culture and food?

Alderfer's refinement of Maslow's hierarchy includes all of the following hierarchy levels EXCEPT _______________ needs.

The need for _____________ involves a strong desire to succeed in attaining goals.

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Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

Which theory maintains that emotion is caused by the interaction of physiological changes and the cognitive labeling of the reason for the physical reaction?

According to Kinsey,what percentage of females reported extramarital sexual experiences?

Basic psychological needs theory (BPNT)proposes that there are various forms of extrinsic motivation.

According to Kinsey,what percentage of males reported masturbating?

One factor in hunger seems to be the increase in _______,which causes blood sugar levels to eventually drop several hours after we eat.

Which of the following is a female primary sex characteristic?

People high in the need for __________ want to be liked by others and are good team players.

Which of the following factors is most likely to have an effect on predictions made by the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

Drives that are most strongly influenced by stimuli within the body are called ______ drives.

Which sequence of events in emotional responses is characteristic of the James-Lange theory of emotion?

The psychological need defined as "the need to feel as though we make our own choices" is the need for:

Which division of the nervous system is working when we experience emotions?

The part of the brain that seems to influence emotion is the:

Canadian researchers Kirouac and Hess believe that __________ define both the appropriate expression of emotions and how these emotions will be interpreted by other people.

Lester has high test anxiety,which tends to affect his test performance even though he studies a lot.According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law,which of the following activities will help Lester improve his performance?

BMR stands for:

Obesity is defined as the condition of being at least _____ percent over the ideal body weight.

Which of the following is correct concerning the interaction of culture and food?

Alderfer's refinement of Maslow's hierarchy includes all of the following hierarchy levels EXCEPT _______________ needs.

The need for _____________ involves a strong desire to succeed in attaining goals.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

Learning

Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

Stress and Health

Theories of Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Psychology and Human Development

Filters