Exam 11: Emotion and Motivation

One problem with the polygraph test is that people who are innocent may fail the test, a situation called a false positive. When this happens, some experts (or polygraph technicians)may assume that the individual is, in fact, guilty but simply won't admit to their guilt. In this case, the inaccuracy of the polygraph test is no longer possible to demonstrate, and this is a problem that involves which principle of critical thinking?

Which two different terms best describe Schachter and Singer's theory of emotion?

Before entering first grade, little Mina used to love to read books. Once school started, her teacher began a programme to motivate her students to read. She began to give stars to those children who finished a new book. As a result, Mina no longer reads while she is at home. What has likely occurred?

Annalisa just broke up with her boyfriend of over a year. She is positive that she will be miserable forever. What bias has Annalisa fallen victim to?

People who are more likely to attempt and stick with new challenges usually have ________ self-esteem.

Which of the following theories states that emotions derive from our interpretations of our bodily reactions to stimuli?

The phase in which people experience sexual pleasure and notice physiological changes associated with it is called the

The two-factor theory of emotion suggests that

Which of the following tests will most likely have a lower false-positive rate?

Zoe was on the cusp of passing her statistics course this semester. Her palms started sweating and her heart started pounding while she was preparing to enter the instructor's office to check her final grade. Zoe might have changed her mind and ran away because her heart was pounding too fast. This explanation is most likely based upon the ________.

Of the following behaviours, in which is a person with bulimia least likely to engage?

Jane just met Allen at a bar. They talked for a while and shared a taxi home. She tells her roommates that she cannot stop thinking about him. What type of love is she experiencing?

According to Abraham Maslow, developing one's potential to its fullest extent results in

According to Maslow, ________ are the most fundamental and must get satisfied first.

Which answer represents the correct sequence of the phases of the human sexual response?

The tendency for our moods to adapt to external circumstances is known as ________.

During the ________ phase of the sexual response cycle, people tend to experience relaxation and a sense of well-being.

Val has a crush on Ilene. What is one thing she might do to make herself more desirable?

As you walk into your lounge room, you notice that your roommate is crying. Why is it difficult to know if she is happy or sad?

According to the James-Lange theory, the conscious experience of emotion ________ physiological arousal.