Question 1

Which of the following is true of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) Anorexia nervosa is much more common in boys and men than in girls and women. 
B) People suffering from this disorder weigh more than 85 percent of what is considered normal for age and height. 
C) Most individuals with anorexia nervosa are Latin American female adolescents or young adults from low income families. 
D) Anorexia nervosa is said to have the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder. 
A) Anorexia nervosa is much more common in boys and men than in girls and women. 
B) People suffering from this disorder weigh more than 85 percent of what is considered normal for age and height. 
C) Most individuals with anorexia nervosa are Latin American female adolescents or young adults from low income families. 
D) Anorexia nervosa is said to have the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder.

Question 2

The Cannon-Bard theory predicts that after witnessing a shocking event,a person will

Accepted Answer

A) first experience shock and then be motivated to turn away. 
B) be motivated to turn away and then experience the shock. 
C) experience cathartic shock as a release of anxiety. 
D) experience physiological and emotional reactions simultaneously. 
A) first experience shock and then be motivated to turn away. 
B) be motivated to turn away and then experience the shock. 
C) experience cathartic shock as a release of anxiety. 
D) experience physiological and emotional reactions simultaneously.

Question 3

Jenna studies judiciously for three hours every day because she wants to ace her pre-final exams.The force that guides Jenna to engage in such behavior is called

Accepted Answer

A) motivation. 
B) instinct. 
C) apathy. 
D) intuition. 
A) motivation. 
B) instinct. 
C) apathy. 
D) intuition.

Question 4

Edna loves McDonald's sweet tea.Whenever she sees the famous "golden arches",she drives right in and orders a sweet tea.This best illustrates the effect of _____ on her eating behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) learned associations 
B) negative reinforcement 
C) avoidance learning 
D) modeling 
A) learned associations 
B) negative reinforcement 
C) avoidance learning 
D) modeling

Question 5

Explain the two-factor theory of emotion as put forth by Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer with an example.

Accepted Answer

In the two-factor theory of emotion,emot

Question 6

Bradley is an exceptionally good student.He enjoys studying and works hard toward improving the overall quality of his work.Bradley is motivated to study topics beyond the scope of his syllabus and takes pride in his gift for learning.Bradley's behavior can be attributed to

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization. 
B) self-regulation. 
C) extrinsic motivation. 
D) intrinsic motivation. 
A) self-actualization. 
B) self-regulation. 
C) extrinsic motivation. 
D) intrinsic motivation.

Question 7

Though her weight is normal,Ashley is terrified of gaining extra pounds.She knows she should stick to a healthy diet,but she often consumes huge servings of junk food-up to 5,000 calories in one sitting.Desperate to keep her weight under control,she then uses laxatives and diuretics to purge the calories.Ashley is suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosA. 
B) bulimia nervosa. 
C) obesity. 
D) binge eating disorder. 
A) anorexia nervosA. 
B) bulimia nervosa. 
C) obesity. 
D) binge eating disorder.

Question 8

The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)prepares the body for "fight or flight" response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In accordance with Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory,which of the following factors can best explain a person's difficulty in committing to a relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) He does not have financial security. 
B) He has not achieved self-actualization. 
C) He likes to be alone. 
D) His esteem needs are not fulfilled yet. 
A) He does not have financial security. 
B) He has not achieved self-actualization. 
C) He likes to be alone. 
D) His esteem needs are not fulfilled yet.

Question 10

A major criticism of the drive reduction theory is that it does not provide a comprehensive framework for understanding motivation because

Accepted Answer

A) all behaviors reduce drives. 
B) people often behave in ways that increase drives. 
C) there is no behavior that actually reduces drives. 
D) the concept of drive reduction has never been proven. 
A) all behaviors reduce drives. 
B) people often behave in ways that increase drives. 
C) there is no behavior that actually reduces drives. 
D) the concept of drive reduction has never been proven.

Question 11

Which of the following best defines an instinct?

Accepted Answer

A) an aroused state that occurs because of a physiological need 
B) a deprivation that energizes a drive to eliminate or reduce the deprivation 
C) an innate biological pattern of behavior that is assumed to be universal throughout a species 
D) a type of behavior that is inculcated through experience and learning 
A) an aroused state that occurs because of a physiological need 
B) a deprivation that energizes a drive to eliminate or reduce the deprivation 
C) an innate biological pattern of behavior that is assumed to be universal throughout a species 
D) a type of behavior that is inculcated through experience and learning

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the biology of hunger with regard to the human body?

Accepted Answer

A) The hormone cytokine helps start the digestion of food,travels to the brain through the bloodstream,and signals a person to stop eating. 
B) Galactose is an important factor in hunger,probably because the brain critically depends on it for energy. 
C) The lateral hypothalamus is involved in reducing hunger and restricting eating. 
D) Hunger is triggered by a set of sugar receptors,located in the brain,when sugar levels fall too low. 
A) The hormone cytokine helps start the digestion of food,travels to the brain through the bloodstream,and signals a person to stop eating. 
B) Galactose is an important factor in hunger,probably because the brain critically depends on it for energy. 
C) The lateral hypothalamus is involved in reducing hunger and restricting eating. 
D) Hunger is triggered by a set of sugar receptors,located in the brain,when sugar levels fall too low.

Question 13

Which of the following health complications is related to binge eating disorder (BED)?

Accepted Answer

A) tooth decay 
B) thinning of bones and hair 
C) hypertension 
D) kidney problems 
A) tooth decay 
B) thinning of bones and hair 
C) hypertension 
D) kidney problems

Question 14

Gary wants to lose weight by reducing his caloric intake.He eats a candy bar for breakfast instead of a bowl of cereal because the candy bar has fewer calories.Is Gary doing the right thing?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes,the number of calories is the most important factor in losing weight. 
B) Yes,the candy bar will keep Gary from getting hungry longer than if he had eaten the cereal. 
C) No,the candy bar contains complex carbohydrates which will make Gary gain more weight. 
D) No,the candy bar will make Gary hungry sooner than if he had eaten the cereal. 
A) Yes,the number of calories is the most important factor in losing weight. 
B) Yes,the candy bar will keep Gary from getting hungry longer than if he had eaten the cereal. 
C) No,the candy bar contains complex carbohydrates which will make Gary gain more weight. 
D) No,the candy bar will make Gary hungry sooner than if he had eaten the cereal.

Question 15

Mariah is an adolescent.She idolizes Gisele Bundchen,the famous supermodel.Mariah desires to be skinny like Gisele because she believes that being thin is considered attractive.In her pursuit of losing weight,Maria often refrains from eating for several full days.She begins to fear the thought of gaining weight and is not satisfied even when she loses weight.Mariah is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) bulimia nervosA. 
B) obesity. 
C) binge eating disorder. 
D) anorexia nervosa. 
A) bulimia nervosA. 
B) obesity. 
C) binge eating disorder. 
D) anorexia nervosa.

Question 16

While free meals provided at schools are an attempt to satisfy one of Maslow's hierarchy of needs,students may still fail to experience a strong sense of acceptance and belonging unless they

Accepted Answer

A) reach self-actualization. 
B) feel like they are leaders. 
C) feel safe at school. 
D) have advanced thinking abilities. 
A) reach self-actualization. 
B) feel like they are leaders. 
C) feel safe at school. 
D) have advanced thinking abilities.

Question 17

A(n)_____ is a machine that monitors changes in the body and attempts to determine whether someone is lying.

Accepted Answer

A) pantograph 
B) electromyograph 
C) polygraph 
D) barograph 
A) pantograph 
B) electromyograph 
C) polygraph 
D) barograph

Question 18

In humans,high concentrations of leptin has been linked with

Accepted Answer

A) increased food intake. 
B) decreased energy metabolism. 
C) binge eating. 
D) weight loss. 
A) increased food intake. 
B) decreased energy metabolism. 
C) binge eating. 
D) weight loss.

Question 19

_____ refers to the weight maintained when the individual makes no effort to gain or lose weight.

Accepted Answer

A) Basal metabolic rate 
B) Resting metabolic rate 
C) Set point 
D) Body mass index. 
A) Basal metabolic rate 
B) Resting metabolic rate 
C) Set point 
D) Body mass index.

Question 20

A potentially useful approach to enhancing happiness is to commit to the pursuit of personally meaningful goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is true of anorexia nervosa?

The Cannon-Bard theory predicts that after witnessing a shocking event,a person will

Jenna studies judiciously for three hours every day because she wants to ace her pre-final exams.The force that guides Jenna to engage in such behavior is called

Edna loves McDonald's sweet tea.Whenever she sees the famous "golden arches",she drives right in and orders a sweet tea.This best illustrates the effect of _____ on her eating behavior.

Explain the two-factor theory of emotion as put forth by Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer with an example.

Bradley is an exceptionally good student.He enjoys studying and works hard toward improving the overall quality of his work.Bradley is motivated to study topics beyond the scope of his syllabus and takes pride in his gift for learning.Bradley's behavior can be attributed to

The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)prepares the body for "fight or flight" response.

In accordance with Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory,which of the following factors can best explain a person's difficulty in committing to a relationship?

A major criticism of the drive reduction theory is that it does not provide a comprehensive framework for understanding motivation because

Which of the following best defines an instinct?

Which of the following is true of the biology of hunger with regard to the human body?

Which of the following health complications is related to binge eating disorder (BED)?

Gary wants to lose weight by reducing his caloric intake.He eats a candy bar for breakfast instead of a bowl of cereal because the candy bar has fewer calories.Is Gary doing the right thing?

While free meals provided at schools are an attempt to satisfy one of Maslow's hierarchy of needs,students may still fail to experience a strong sense of acceptance and belonging unless they

A(n)_____ is a machine that monitors changes in the body and attempts to determine whether someone is lying.

In humans,high concentrations of leptin has been linked with

_____ refers to the weight maintained when the individual makes no effort to gain or lose weight.

A potentially useful approach to enhancing happiness is to commit to the pursuit of personally meaningful goals.

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Exam 10: Motivation and Emotion

Which of the following is true of anorexia nervosa?

The Cannon-Bard theory predicts that after witnessing a shocking event,a person will

Jenna studies judiciously for three hours every day because she wants to ace her pre-final exams.The force that guides Jenna to engage in such behavior is called

Edna loves McDonald's sweet tea.Whenever she sees the famous "golden arches",she drives right in and orders a sweet tea.This best illustrates the effect of _____ on her eating behavior.

Explain the two-factor theory of emotion as put forth by Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer with an example.

Bradley is an exceptionally good student.He enjoys studying and works hard toward improving the overall quality of his work.Bradley is motivated to study topics beyond the scope of his syllabus and takes pride in his gift for learning.Bradley's behavior can be attributed to

The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)prepares the body for "fight or flight" response.

In accordance with Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory,which of the following factors can best explain a person's difficulty in committing to a relationship?

A major criticism of the drive reduction theory is that it does not provide a comprehensive framework for understanding motivation because

Which of the following best defines an instinct?

Which of the following is true of the biology of hunger with regard to the human body?

Which of the following health complications is related to binge eating disorder (BED)?

Gary wants to lose weight by reducing his caloric intake.He eats a candy bar for breakfast instead of a bowl of cereal because the candy bar has fewer calories.Is Gary doing the right thing?

While free meals provided at schools are an attempt to satisfy one of Maslow's hierarchy of needs,students may still fail to experience a strong sense of acceptance and belonging unless they

A(n)_____ is a machine that monitors changes in the body and attempts to determine whether someone is lying.

In humans,high concentrations of leptin has been linked with

_____ refers to the weight maintained when the individual makes no effort to gain or lose weight.

A potentially useful approach to enhancing happiness is to commit to the pursuit of personally meaningful goals.

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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