Question 1

Which of the following is a problem associated with using polygraph results as an indicator of whether or not a person is lying?

Accepted Answer

A) Presence of drugs in the body influences the accuracy of the polygraph. 
B) Most people can camouflage their response patterns. 
C) Examiners are usually biased against the person being tested. 
D) The error rate of polygraphs is more than 85 percent. 
A) Presence of drugs in the body influences the accuracy of the polygraph. 
B) Most people can camouflage their response patterns. 
C) Examiners are usually biased against the person being tested. 
D) The error rate of polygraphs is more than 85 percent.

Question 2

According to drive reduction theory, the goal of drive reduction is

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization. 
B) homeostasis. 
C) self-determination. 
D) to elevate the level of arousal. 
A) self-actualization. 
B) homeostasis. 
C) self-determination. 
D) to elevate the level of arousal.

Question 3

Tom is interested in working for an intelligence branch of the government, and a polygraph test is part of the interview process.Though Tom intends to be honest, he is worried that the polygraph will say he is lying when he isn't.Tom's friend Cameron assures Tom that polygraph tests are infallible.Is Cameron right?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes; polygraphs pick up certain physiological responses associated with lying, and very few people can hide those responses. 
B) Yes; though much of the research has not been made public, many government agencies rely on polygraphs, and they would not do so if the tests were fallible. 
C) No; heart rate and breathing can increase for reasons other than lying and this effect can make it difficult to interpret the physiological indicators of arousal. 
D) No; polygraph machines are just props and the person watching for cues that the subject is lying may make errors. 
A) Yes; polygraphs pick up certain physiological responses associated with lying, and very few people can hide those responses. 
B) Yes; though much of the research has not been made public, many government agencies rely on polygraphs, and they would not do so if the tests were fallible. 
C) No; heart rate and breathing can increase for reasons other than lying and this effect can make it difficult to interpret the physiological indicators of arousal. 
D) No; polygraph machines are just props and the person watching for cues that the subject is lying may make errors.

Question 4

Tim and Margaret are enjoying a picnic on the edge of a large forest.Suddenly, a huge black bear invades their space and heads for the picnic basket.According to the James-Lange theory of emotions, the couple will

Accepted Answer

A) experience fear and run as a result of feeling the emotion of fear. 
B) run and experience the emotion of fear as a result of the physical changes in their bodies. 
C) experience fear, run, and as a result experience rapid breathing and increased heart rate. 
D) be frozen in fear until the bear begins to grab the basket. 
A) experience fear and run as a result of feeling the emotion of fear. 
B) run and experience the emotion of fear as a result of the physical changes in their bodies. 
C) experience fear, run, and as a result experience rapid breathing and increased heart rate. 
D) be frozen in fear until the bear begins to grab the basket.

Question 5

Which of the following would suggest that you feel happy because you are laughing?

Accepted Answer

A) two-factor theory of emotion 
B) james-Lange theory 
C) cannon-Bard theory 
D) yerkes-Dodson law 
A) two-factor theory of emotion 
B) james-Lange theory 
C) cannon-Bard theory 
D) yerkes-Dodson law

Question 6

According to research on the human sexual-response pattern, orgasm lasts for about _____.

Accepted Answer

A) 60 seconds 
B) 3 to 15 seconds 
C) 20 to 30 seconds 
D) 40 to 45 seconds 
A) 60 seconds 
B) 3 to 15 seconds 
C) 20 to 30 seconds 
D) 40 to 45 seconds

Question 7

Which of the following plays an important role in glucose control?

Accepted Answer

A) oxytocin 
B) gastrin 
C) insulin 
D) androgens 
A) oxytocin 
B) gastrin 
C) insulin 
D) androgens

Question 8

Whenever Olivia watches a television commercial featuring food, she is ridden by a desire to eat.These feelings of hunger stimulate Olivia to go to the kitchen to search for food.Olivia's behavior can be studied by conducting research in the area of

Accepted Answer

A) intuition. 
B) motivation. 
C) sensation. 
D) perception. 
A) intuition. 
B) motivation. 
C) sensation. 
D) perception.

Question 9

According to Lyubomirsky, which of the following effects does engaging in altruistic behavior have on one's well-being?

Accepted Answer

A) It has little or no effect. 
B) It increases happiness. 
C) It decreases happiness. 
D) It improves physical but not psychological well-being. 
A) It has little or no effect. 
B) It increases happiness. 
C) It decreases happiness. 
D) It improves physical but not psychological well-being.

Which of the following is a problem associated with using polygraph results as an indicator of whether or not a person is lying?

According to drive reduction theory, the goal of drive reduction is

Tim and Margaret are enjoying a picnic on the edge of a large forest.Suddenly, a huge black bear invades their space and heads for the picnic basket.According to the James-Lange theory of emotions, the couple will

Which of the following would suggest that you feel happy because you are laughing?

According to research on the human sexual-response pattern, orgasm lasts for about _____.

Which of the following plays an important role in glucose control?

Whenever Olivia watches a television commercial featuring food, she is ridden by a desire to eat.These feelings of hunger stimulate Olivia to go to the kitchen to search for food.Olivia's behavior can be studied by conducting research in the area of

According to Lyubomirsky, which of the following effects does engaging in altruistic behavior have on one's well-being?

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Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

Which of the following is a problem associated with using polygraph results as an indicator of whether or not a person is lying?

According to drive reduction theory, the goal of drive reduction is

Tim and Margaret are enjoying a picnic on the edge of a large forest.Suddenly, a huge black bear invades their space and heads for the picnic basket.According to the James-Lange theory of emotions, the couple will

Which of the following would suggest that you feel happy because you are laughing?

According to research on the human sexual-response pattern, orgasm lasts for about _____.

Which of the following plays an important role in glucose control?

Whenever Olivia watches a television commercial featuring food, she is ridden by a desire to eat.These feelings of hunger stimulate Olivia to go to the kitchen to search for food.Olivia's behavior can be studied by conducting research in the area of

According to Lyubomirsky, which of the following effects does engaging in altruistic behavior have on one's well-being?

The Science of Psychology

The Brain and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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