Question 1

Which is an example of facial feedback hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  smiling in order to draw a smile from a friend 
B)  avoiding eye contact in order to avoid talking to someone 
C)  making yourself smile, then finding that your mood is more positive 
D)  trying to make eye contact in order to flirt with someone 
A)  smiling in order to draw a smile from a friend 
B)  avoiding eye contact in order to avoid talking to someone 
C)  making yourself smile, then finding that your mood is more positive 
D)  trying to make eye contact in order to flirt with someone

Question 2

Some psychologists believe that an organism's behavior is motivated by the need to achieve a state of balance in which the body functions effectively-a state called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  unbalance 
B)  acquiescence 
C)  propinquity 
D)  homeostasis 
A)  unbalance 
B)  acquiescence 
C)  propinquity 
D)  homeostasis

Question 3

Luc said, "I don't care what I do as long as I am the best at it!" What need is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  need for achievement 
B)  need for affiliation 
C)  need for power 
D)  need for sex 
A)  need for achievement 
B)  need for affiliation 
C)  need for power 
D)  need for sex

Question 4

Although Kim just ate a huge meal and feels "stuffed," the idea of a chocolate sundae is too good to pass up, so she orders one. Which motivational term explains the appeal of the sundae?

Accepted Answer

A)  incentive 
B)  instinctive 
C)  drive reduction 
D)  cognitive dissonance 
A)  incentive 
B)  instinctive 
C)  drive reduction 
D)  cognitive dissonance

Question 5

Which theory of emotion emphasizes the role of the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plutchik's 
B)  The James-Lange theory 
C)  The Cannon-Bard theory 
D)  Schachter and Singer's 
A)  Plutchik's 
B)  The James-Lange theory 
C)  The Cannon-Bard theory 
D)  Schachter and Singer's

Question 6

A psychologist who has studied emotions with Paul Ekman for decades is going to present a summary of the research. Which title might this psychologist consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Emotion as a Deviation" 
B)  "Emotion: Evolution's Big Mistake" 
C)  "Why Emotions Are Not Fully Developed in Humans" 
D)  "How Facial Expressions Communicate Emotions" 
A)  "Emotion as a Deviation" 
B)  "Emotion: Evolution's Big Mistake" 
C)  "Why Emotions Are Not Fully Developed in Humans" 
D)  "How Facial Expressions Communicate Emotions"

Question 7

The process by which activities are started, directed, and continued so that physical or psychological needs or wants are met is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

To explain the human universality and variability of emotions, Ekman and his associates ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  developed a concept of "display rules," which are rules for emotional expression 
B)  developed an interobserver system to make sure that observers defined expressions reliably 
C)  interviewed all participants in order to assess unexpressed feelings and motivations 
D)  monitored the brain waves of participants to determine which hemisphere had higher activation 
A)  developed a concept of "display rules," which are rules for emotional expression 
B)  developed an interobserver system to make sure that observers defined expressions reliably 
C)  interviewed all participants in order to assess unexpressed feelings and motivations 
D)  monitored the brain waves of participants to determine which hemisphere had higher activation

Question 9

Who was the first to systematically study actual sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Masters and Johnson 
B)  Alfred Kinsey 
C)  Karey Horney 
D)  Kinney and Leaton 
A)  Masters and Johnson 
B)  Alfred Kinsey 
C)  Karey Horney 
D)  Kinney and Leaton

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following has not been found to be related to our experience of happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sex 
B)  Social support 
C)  Life circumstances 
D)  Money 
A)  Sex 
B)  Social support 
C)  Life circumstances 
D)  Money

Question 12

Evolutionary theory suggests that it is not behavior that is hard-wired in the form of instincts, but instead it is the goals that motivate us that are inborn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

James, a single man, is sexually attracted to men, but not women. According to your text, James is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexual 
B)  heterosexual 
C)  transexual 
D)  bisexual 
A)  homosexual 
B)  heterosexual 
C)  transexual 
D)  bisexual

Question 14

Positive psychology can be thought of as ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  shifting the focus of psychology from cognitive to Gestalt 
B)  shifting the focus from achievement to self-actualization 
C)  shifting the focus from negatives to more positives in psychology while focusing on strengths 
D)  shifting the focus from the abstract to the tangible 
A)  shifting the focus of psychology from cognitive to Gestalt 
B)  shifting the focus from achievement to self-actualization 
C)  shifting the focus from negatives to more positives in psychology while focusing on strengths 
D)  shifting the focus from the abstract to the tangible

Question 15

Which of the following is not a common sign of deception?

Accepted Answer

A)  frequent eye blinks 
B)  downcast eyes 
C)  sideways glances 
D)  smaller pupil size 
A)  frequent eye blinks 
B)  downcast eyes 
C)  sideways glances 
D)  smaller pupil size

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotions are generally unaffected by culture. 
B)  Positive and negative emotions are opposite sides of the same coin. 
C)  An emotion can have different types and different facial expressions. 
D)  Display rules are genetically received. 
A)  Emotions are generally unaffected by culture. 
B)  Positive and negative emotions are opposite sides of the same coin. 
C)  An emotion can have different types and different facial expressions. 
D)  Display rules are genetically received.

Question 17

The frequent finding that asthmatics often experience shortness of breath concurrently with tremendous anxiety is an example of how emotions and physiological symptoms often occur simultaneously. As such, it supports which of the following theories of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plutchik's 
B)  James-Lange 
C)  Cannon-Bard theory 
D)  Schachter and Singer's 
A)  Plutchik's 
B)  James-Lange 
C)  Cannon-Bard theory 
D)  Schachter and Singer's

Question 18

Which theory of emotion states that your body reacts before you experience an emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  James-Lange 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  cognitive 
D)  Belle-Barrett 
A)  James-Lange 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  cognitive 
D)  Belle-Barrett

Question 19

According to Maslow, the motive of self-actualization makes one want _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to fulfill one's potential 
B)  to have frequent contact with others 
C)  to possess as many material goods as possible 
D)  to convince others of one's true worth 
A)  to fulfill one's potential 
B)  to have frequent contact with others 
C)  to possess as many material goods as possible 
D)  to convince others of one's true worth

Question 20

Devon heard a noise and went to investigate. He was afraid that someone was breaking into his house. When his cat jumped out from the shadows, Devon yelled. But Devon's cat is always showing up suddenly and it usually doesn't bother him. What concept from your text best explains Devon's increased tendency to be startled?

Accepted Answer

A)  facial feedback hypothesis 
B)  misattribution of arousal 
C)  fear-potentiated startle 
D)  reactive arousal startle 
A)  facial feedback hypothesis 
B)  misattribution of arousal 
C)  fear-potentiated startle 
D)  reactive arousal startle

Which is an example of facial feedback hypothesis?

Some psychologists believe that an organism's behavior is motivated by the need to achieve a state of balance in which the body functions effectively-a state called ______.

Luc said, "I don't care what I do as long as I am the best at it!" What need is this?

Although Kim just ate a huge meal and feels "stuffed," the idea of a chocolate sundae is too good to pass up, so she orders one. Which motivational term explains the appeal of the sundae?

Which theory of emotion emphasizes the role of the hypothalamus?

A psychologist who has studied emotions with Paul Ekman for decades is going to present a summary of the research. Which title might this psychologist consider?

The process by which activities are started, directed, and continued so that physical or psychological needs or wants are met is called _____________.

To explain the human universality and variability of emotions, Ekman and his associates ______________.

Who was the first to systematically study actual sexual behavior?

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

Which of the following has not been found to be related to our experience of happiness?

Evolutionary theory suggests that it is not behavior that is hard-wired in the form of instincts, but instead it is the goals that motivate us that are inborn.

James, a single man, is sexually attracted to men, but not women. According to your text, James is ____________.

Positive psychology can be thought of as ______________.

Which of the following is not a common sign of deception?

Which of the following statements is true?

The frequent finding that asthmatics often experience shortness of breath concurrently with tremendous anxiety is an example of how emotions and physiological symptoms often occur simultaneously. As such, it supports which of the following theories of emotion?

Which theory of emotion states that your body reacts before you experience an emotion?

According to Maslow, the motive of self-actualization makes one want _________.

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Exam 7: Emotion and Motivation: Feeling and Striving

Which is an example of facial feedback hypothesis?

Some psychologists believe that an organism's behavior is motivated by the need to achieve a state of balance in which the body functions effectively-a state called ______.

Luc said, "I don't care what I do as long as I am the best at it!" What need is this?

Although Kim just ate a huge meal and feels "stuffed," the idea of a chocolate sundae is too good to pass up, so she orders one. Which motivational term explains the appeal of the sundae?

Which theory of emotion emphasizes the role of the hypothalamus?

A psychologist who has studied emotions with Paul Ekman for decades is going to present a summary of the research. Which title might this psychologist consider?

The process by which activities are started, directed, and continued so that physical or psychological needs or wants are met is called _____________.

To explain the human universality and variability of emotions, Ekman and his associates ______________.

Who was the first to systematically study actual sexual behavior?

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

Which of the following has not been found to be related to our experience of happiness?

Evolutionary theory suggests that it is not behavior that is hard-wired in the form of instincts, but instead it is the goals that motivate us that are inborn.

James, a single man, is sexually attracted to men, but not women. According to your text, James is ____________.

Positive psychology can be thought of as ______________.

Which of the following is not a common sign of deception?

Which of the following statements is true?

The frequent finding that asthmatics often experience shortness of breath concurrently with tremendous anxiety is an example of how emotions and physiological symptoms often occur simultaneously. As such, it supports which of the following theories of emotion?

Which theory of emotion states that your body reacts before you experience an emotion?

According to Maslow, the motive of self-actualization makes one want _________.

Introduction to the Science of Psychology: History and Research Methods

The Biology of Mind and Behavior: The Brain in Action

Sensation and Perception: How the World Enters the Mind

Learning: How Experience Changes US

Memory: Living With Yesterday

Language, Thinking, and Intelligence: What Humans Do Best

Personality: Vive La Différence

Psychology Over the Life Span: Growing Up, Growing Older, Growing Wiser

Stress, Health, and Coping: Dealing With Life

Psychological Disorders: More Than Everyday Problems

Treatment: Healing Actions, Healing Words

Social Psychology: Meeting of the Minds

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