Question 1

Which of the following is a role of the brain processes and blood chemistry on hunger?

Accepted Answer

A) Ventromedial hypothalamus is involved in reducing hunger. 
B) Destruction of hypothalamus causes a rapid increase in the hunger levels of an individual. 
C) Leptin increases food intake and reduces energy expenditure. 
D) Serotonin antagonists cause obesity in humans. 
A) Ventromedial hypothalamus is involved in reducing hunger. 
B) Destruction of hypothalamus causes a rapid increase in the hunger levels of an individual. 
C) Leptin increases food intake and reduces energy expenditure. 
D) Serotonin antagonists cause obesity in humans.

Question 2

Amber wants to reduce her weight.She is already below the normal weight level for her age group.She goes on a strict diet to reduce her weight and refuses to eat anything for fear of gaining weight.Amber is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) gender dysphoriA. 
B) binge eating disorder. 
C) schizophrenia. 
D) anorexia nervosa. 
A) gender dysphoriA. 
B) binge eating disorder. 
C) schizophrenia. 
D) anorexia nervosa.

Question 3

Which of the following is associated with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) high blood pressure 
B) thickening of bones and hair 
C) binge-and-purge eating pattern 
D) severe constipation 
A) high blood pressure 
B) thickening of bones and hair 
C) binge-and-purge eating pattern 
D) severe constipation

Question 4

Many psychologists believe that

Accepted Answer

A) intrinsic motivation leads to more positive outcomes than extrinsic motivation. 
B) that extrinsic motivation is more likely to produce competent behavior and mastery. 
C) extrinsic motivation leads to more positive outcomes than intrinsic motivation. 
D) that extrinsic motivation enhances intrinsic motivation. 
A) intrinsic motivation leads to more positive outcomes than extrinsic motivation. 
B) that extrinsic motivation is more likely to produce competent behavior and mastery. 
C) extrinsic motivation leads to more positive outcomes than intrinsic motivation. 
D) that extrinsic motivation enhances intrinsic motivation.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of impulsive individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) They have a high level of self-regulation. 
B) They are focused on careful planning of their goals. 
C) They usually have trouble dealing with temptation. 
D) They are extremely determined in sticking to their long-term goals in a variety of domains. 
A) They have a high level of self-regulation. 
B) They are focused on careful planning of their goals. 
C) They usually have trouble dealing with temptation. 
D) They are extremely determined in sticking to their long-term goals in a variety of domains.

Question 6

Amir works as a senior engineer in a firm.Despite getting a good salary,he feels unhappy that he has never received the "best employee" award for his work efforts.He feels that people do not appreciate his work and he seeks a non-monetary appreciation of his work.In the context of Maslow's hierarchy of need,this illustrates Amir's

Accepted Answer

A) safety needs. 
B) esteem needs. 
C) need for belongingness. 
D) self-actualization needs. 
A) safety needs. 
B) esteem needs. 
C) need for belongingness. 
D) self-actualization needs.

Question 7

Rahul wants to be a nuclear physicist.He believes that he can compete with his peers and achieve his goal of becoming the best nuclear physicist in the world.In the context of competence motivation,his beliefs represent his

Accepted Answer

A) mastery. 
B) impulsivity. 
C) relatedness. 
D) self-efficacy. 
A) mastery. 
B) impulsivity. 
C) relatedness. 
D) self-efficacy.

Question 8

As a person exercises,the oxygen levels in his body begin to drop.Hence,the person begins to breathe more rapidly in order to ensure an adequate supply of oxygen to his cells.This increase in his breathing rate is an attempt to restore

Accepted Answer

A) drive. 
B) homeostasis. 
C) hypostasis. 
D) self-actualization. 
A) drive. 
B) homeostasis. 
C) hypostasis. 
D) self-actualization.

Question 9

Paris thinks her friend,Nicole,may be suffering from an undiagnosed case of anorexia nervosa.She shares her concerns with Nicole,but Nicole insists that anorexia nervosa is a trivial issue.Which of the following is the most serious consequence of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) It can cause damage to the thyroid. 
B) It can cause extreme changes in personality. 
C) It can cause volatile mood swings. 
D) It can severely impair logical thinking. 
A) It can cause damage to the thyroid. 
B) It can cause extreme changes in personality. 
C) It can cause volatile mood swings. 
D) It can severely impair logical thinking.

Question 10

According to self-determination theory,which of the following constitutes the three basic organismic needs of human beings?

Accepted Answer

A) competence,thirst,and sex 
B) hunger,security,and love 
C) competence,autonomy,and relatedness 
D) hunger,esteem,and relatedness 
A) competence,thirst,and sex 
B) hunger,security,and love 
C) competence,autonomy,and relatedness 
D) hunger,esteem,and relatedness

Question 11

Explain the concept of homeostasis.Give appropriate examples.

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis is the body's tendency to ma

Question 12

Which of the following best defines the hedonic treadmill?

Accepted Answer

A) experiencing increased psychological well-being after a positive event 
B) adapting rapidly to an event that initially caused great happiness 
C) reacting negatively to an event that should cause significant happiness 
D) experiencing a negative event shortly after experiencing a positive event 
A) experiencing increased psychological well-being after a positive event 
B) adapting rapidly to an event that initially caused great happiness 
C) reacting negatively to an event that should cause significant happiness 
D) experiencing a negative event shortly after experiencing a positive event

Question 13

Self-determination theory is a contemporary version of drive reduction theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Reuben is walking down an empty lane.When a stray dog approaches,he runs away for fear of being bitten by the dog.In this case,Reuben's fear is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) avoidance-motivating emotion. 
B) reward-motivating emotion. 
C) approach-motivating emotion. 
D) rage-motivating emotion. 
A) avoidance-motivating emotion. 
B) reward-motivating emotion. 
C) approach-motivating emotion. 
D) rage-motivating emotion.

Question 15

_____ is the ability to bounce back from negative experiences,to be flexible and adaptable when things are not going well.

Accepted Answer

A) Resilience 
B) Autonomy 
C) Competence 
D) Self-efficacy 
A) Resilience 
B) Autonomy 
C) Competence 
D) Self-efficacy

Question 16

Which of the following biological systems is responsible for calming the body and also promoting processes of maintenance and healing?

Accepted Answer

A) immune system 
B) parasympathetic nervous system 
C) enteric nervous system 
D) sympathetic nervous system 
A) immune system 
B) parasympathetic nervous system 
C) enteric nervous system 
D) sympathetic nervous system

Question 17

Who among the following is most likely experiencing a low-arousal positive emotion?

Accepted Answer

A) Autumn,who is fighting with her sister in public 
B) Celina,who is peacefully sleeping in her chair 
C) Dante,who is extremely joyous after winning the national lottery 
D) Dominic,who is sad after losing to his brother in a game of ping pong 
A) Autumn,who is fighting with her sister in public 
B) Celina,who is peacefully sleeping in her chair 
C) Dante,who is extremely joyous after winning the national lottery 
D) Dominic,who is sad after losing to his brother in a game of ping pong

Question 18

In the context of self-determination theory,which of the following best defines the term autonomy?

Accepted Answer

A) the sense that one can gain skills and overcome obstacles 
B) the sense of being independent and self-reliant 
C) the need to engage in warm relations with others 
D) the belief that one has the capability to accomplish a task 
A) the sense that one can gain skills and overcome obstacles 
B) the sense of being independent and self-reliant 
C) the need to engage in warm relations with others 
D) the belief that one has the capability to accomplish a task

Question 19

Which of the following occurs when the sympathetic nervous system (SNS)is aroused?

Accepted Answer

A) heart rate increases 
B) pupils constrict 
C) blood pressure drops 
D) skin perspiration decreases 
A) heart rate increases 
B) pupils constrict 
C) blood pressure drops 
D) skin perspiration decreases

Question 20

Which of the following is true of individuals with binge eating disorder (BED)?

Accepted Answer

A) They feel complete control over eating. 
B) They do not try to compensate for what they have eaten by purging. 
C) They do not feel ashamed or disgusted after bingeing. 
D) They frequently eat in public and among friends and feel positively strong about their eating behavior. 
A) They feel complete control over eating. 
B) They do not try to compensate for what they have eaten by purging. 
C) They do not feel ashamed or disgusted after bingeing. 
D) They frequently eat in public and among friends and feel positively strong about their eating behavior.

Which of the following is a role of the brain processes and blood chemistry on hunger?

Amber wants to reduce her weight.She is already below the normal weight level for her age group.She goes on a strict diet to reduce her weight and refuses to eat anything for fear of gaining weight.Amber is most likely suffering from

Which of the following is associated with anorexia nervosa?

Many psychologists believe that

Which of the following statements is true of impulsive individuals?

Rahul wants to be a nuclear physicist.He believes that he can compete with his peers and achieve his goal of becoming the best nuclear physicist in the world.In the context of competence motivation,his beliefs represent his

As a person exercises,the oxygen levels in his body begin to drop.Hence,the person begins to breathe more rapidly in order to ensure an adequate supply of oxygen to his cells.This increase in his breathing rate is an attempt to restore

Paris thinks her friend,Nicole,may be suffering from an undiagnosed case of anorexia nervosa.She shares her concerns with Nicole,but Nicole insists that anorexia nervosa is a trivial issue.Which of the following is the most serious consequence of anorexia nervosa?

According to self-determination theory,which of the following constitutes the three basic organismic needs of human beings?

Explain the concept of homeostasis.Give appropriate examples.

Which of the following best defines the hedonic treadmill?

Self-determination theory is a contemporary version of drive reduction theory.

Reuben is walking down an empty lane.When a stray dog approaches,he runs away for fear of being bitten by the dog.In this case,Reuben's fear is an example of a(n)

_____ is the ability to bounce back from negative experiences,to be flexible and adaptable when things are not going well.

Which of the following biological systems is responsible for calming the body and also promoting processes of maintenance and healing?

Who among the following is most likely experiencing a low-arousal positive emotion?

In the context of self-determination theory,which of the following best defines the term autonomy?

Which of the following occurs when the sympathetic nervous system (SNS)is aroused?

Which of the following is true of individuals with binge eating disorder (BED)?

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Exam 10: Motivation and Emotion

Which of the following is a role of the brain processes and blood chemistry on hunger?

Amber wants to reduce her weight.She is already below the normal weight level for her age group.She goes on a strict diet to reduce her weight and refuses to eat anything for fear of gaining weight.Amber is most likely suffering from

Which of the following is associated with anorexia nervosa?

Many psychologists believe that

Which of the following statements is true of impulsive individuals?

Rahul wants to be a nuclear physicist.He believes that he can compete with his peers and achieve his goal of becoming the best nuclear physicist in the world.In the context of competence motivation,his beliefs represent his

As a person exercises,the oxygen levels in his body begin to drop.Hence,the person begins to breathe more rapidly in order to ensure an adequate supply of oxygen to his cells.This increase in his breathing rate is an attempt to restore

Paris thinks her friend,Nicole,may be suffering from an undiagnosed case of anorexia nervosa.She shares her concerns with Nicole,but Nicole insists that anorexia nervosa is a trivial issue.Which of the following is the most serious consequence of anorexia nervosa?

According to self-determination theory,which of the following constitutes the three basic organismic needs of human beings?

Explain the concept of homeostasis.Give appropriate examples.

Which of the following best defines the hedonic treadmill?

Self-determination theory is a contemporary version of drive reduction theory.

Reuben is walking down an empty lane.When a stray dog approaches,he runs away for fear of being bitten by the dog.In this case,Reuben's fear is an example of a(n)

_____ is the ability to bounce back from negative experiences,to be flexible and adaptable when things are not going well.

Which of the following biological systems is responsible for calming the body and also promoting processes of maintenance and healing?

Who among the following is most likely experiencing a low-arousal positive emotion?

In the context of self-determination theory,which of the following best defines the term autonomy?

Which of the following occurs when the sympathetic nervous system (SNS)is aroused?

Which of the following is true of individuals with binge eating disorder (BED)?

What Is Psychology

Psychologys Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Health Psychology

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