Question 1

________ focuses on the mechanisms behind specific innate behaviors or goals and strategies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ focuses on the mechanisms behind specific...

Question 2

Jerry gets a great deal of fulfillment out of visiting the new art exhibits at the museum in town. He usually visits each exhibit several times during a show and finds beauty in a variety of different types of art works. Jerry is likely to visit the new exhibits in an effort to meet a(n) _______________ need.

Accepted Answer

A)  freedom 
B)  belonging 
C)  power 
D)  aesthetic 
A)  freedom 
B)  belonging 
C)  power 
D)  aesthetic

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct definition of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  the process by which the facial muscles send messages to the brain about bodily changes 
B)  an aspect of consciousness characterized by a certain physical arousal involving facial and bodily changes, brain activation, and tendencies toward action, all shaped by cultural rules 
C)  an irrational aspect of our mammalian heritage that is distinct from our rational abilities of cognition 
D)  a set of social and cultural rules that regulates when, how, and where a person may express (or must suppress) feelings 
A)  the process by which the facial muscles send messages to the brain about bodily changes 
B)  an aspect of consciousness characterized by a certain physical arousal involving facial and bodily changes, brain activation, and tendencies toward action, all shaped by cultural rules 
C)  an irrational aspect of our mammalian heritage that is distinct from our rational abilities of cognition 
D)  a set of social and cultural rules that regulates when, how, and where a person may express (or must suppress) feelings

Question 4

Explain the role of oxytocin in people's sex lives.

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin is a hormone that increases aft

Question 5

If Anna is using sex to enhance her positive emotions or experience, according to your text, she is doing it for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self and approach 
B)  self and avoidance 
C)  social issues and avoidance 
D)  social issues and approach 
A)  self and approach 
B)  self and avoidance 
C)  social issues and avoidance 
D)  social issues and approach

Question 6

According to drive theory of motivation, what occurs each time a behavior results in drive reduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tension is increased. 
B)  Stability is reduced. 
C)  Tension is reduced. 
D)  Drives are increased. 
A)  Tension is increased. 
B)  Stability is reduced. 
C)  Tension is reduced. 
D)  Drives are increased.

Question 7

The tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stability 
B)  equilibrium 
C)  homeostasis 
D)  physiological balance 
A)  stability 
B)  equilibrium 
C)  homeostasis 
D)  physiological balance

Question 8

The concept of "comfort food" suggests that eating _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  may be influenced by emotional factors 
B)  has some inherited quality that relaxes us 
C)  may release hormones and neurotransmitters that are comforting 
D)  is reflexive 
A)  may be influenced by emotional factors 
B)  has some inherited quality that relaxes us 
C)  may release hormones and neurotransmitters that are comforting 
D)  is reflexive

Question 9

Eye blinks, sideways glances, and downcast eyes are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional effects 
B)  microexpressions 
C)  facial feedback 
D)  eye casts 
A)  emotional effects 
B)  microexpressions 
C)  facial feedback 
D)  eye casts

Question 10

The theory stating that behaviors are motivated by an organism's attempts to reduce tension from conditions such as hunger or thirst and return the body to a state of balance is called ______ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  drive 
B)  homeostatic 
C)  needs 
D)  disequilibrium 
A)  drive 
B)  homeostatic 
C)  needs 
D)  disequilibrium

Question 11

Which of the following shows a focus on the lowest of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joan wants to live in a house with all the modern conveniences so that she may have more time to seek fulfillment from her career and family. 
B)  Frank feels that he is a good salesman because he likes what he does and knows how to do it well. 
C)  Barbara knows that as a teacher she is a good person because she realizes the importance of imparting knowledge to society. 
D)  Mark works hard as an attorney only so that he can attract more clients, more money, and be secure in the knowledge that his family can survive. 
A)  Joan wants to live in a house with all the modern conveniences so that she may have more time to seek fulfillment from her career and family. 
B)  Frank feels that he is a good salesman because he likes what he does and knows how to do it well. 
C)  Barbara knows that as a teacher she is a good person because she realizes the importance of imparting knowledge to society. 
D)  Mark works hard as an attorney only so that he can attract more clients, more money, and be secure in the knowledge that his family can survive.

Question 12

Which theory states that a stimulus triggers physiological changes that produce emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannon-Bard theory 
B)  James-Lange theory 
C)  Schachter-Singer theory 
D)  commonsense view of emotions 
A)  Cannon-Bard theory 
B)  James-Lange theory 
C)  Schachter-Singer theory 
D)  commonsense view of emotions

Question 13

Your text discusses a condition in which a genetically male child is born with a shallow vagina and no uterus, but testes buried in the belly. This condition is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  androgen insensitivity syndrome 
B)  insulin sensitivity 
C)  transexualism 
D)  gender identity disorder 
A)  androgen insensitivity syndrome 
B)  insulin sensitivity 
C)  transexualism 
D)  gender identity disorder

Question 14

Researchers suggest that ________ of the variability in happiness may be the result of heredity.

Accepted Answer

A)  only 25% 
B)  at least 60% 
C)  less than 50% 
D)  at least 50% 
A)  only 25% 
B)  at least 60% 
C)  less than 50% 
D)  at least 50%

Question 15

Briefly explain the "emerging synthesis" of emotion theory.

Accepted Answer

Different brain systems affect

Question 16

Which statement is most consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I run because I'm afraid." 
B)  "I'm happy because I laugh." 
C)  "I'm crying because I'm sad." 
D)  "I'm anxious because I perspire." 
A)  "I run because I'm afraid." 
B)  "I'm happy because I laugh." 
C)  "I'm crying because I'm sad." 
D)  "I'm anxious because I perspire."

Question 17

Regarding emotional regulation, which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Difficulty in controlling positive emotions could be a source of violent aggression. 
B)  Suppressing overt behavior in order to control emotions will impair your memory for the surrounding events. 
C)  Cognition affects emotion, but emotion does not affect cognition. 
D)  Passive people have difficulty controlling overt behavior. 
A)  Difficulty in controlling positive emotions could be a source of violent aggression. 
B)  Suppressing overt behavior in order to control emotions will impair your memory for the surrounding events. 
C)  Cognition affects emotion, but emotion does not affect cognition. 
D)  Passive people have difficulty controlling overt behavior.

Question 18

Which of the following behaviors is not an example of drive theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  getting some food when you are hungry 
B)  going to sleep when you are tired 
C)  getting something to drink when you are thirsty 
D)  going jogging when you are bored 
A)  getting some food when you are hungry 
B)  going to sleep when you are tired 
C)  getting something to drink when you are thirsty 
D)  going jogging when you are bored

Question 19

Which statement best reflects the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our hearts race, we see a monster, we feel fear. 
B)  We see a monster, we feel fear, our hearts race. 
C)  We see a monster, our hearts race, we feel fear. 
D)  We feel fear, our hearts race, we see the monster. 
A)  Our hearts race, we see a monster, we feel fear. 
B)  We see a monster, we feel fear, our hearts race. 
C)  We see a monster, our hearts race, we feel fear. 
D)  We feel fear, our hearts race, we see the monster.

Question 20

Research suggests that variations in weight may be as much as ________ inherited.

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80% 
A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80%

________ focuses on the mechanisms behind specific innate behaviors or goals and strategies.

Which of the following is the correct definition of emotion?

Explain the role of oxytocin in people's sex lives.

If Anna is using sex to enhance her positive emotions or experience, according to your text, she is doing it for ________.

According to drive theory of motivation, what occurs each time a behavior results in drive reduction?

The tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called _______________.

The concept of "comfort food" suggests that eating _________________.

Eye blinks, sideways glances, and downcast eyes are examples of ________.

The theory stating that behaviors are motivated by an organism's attempts to reduce tension from conditions such as hunger or thirst and return the body to a state of balance is called ______ theory.

Which of the following shows a focus on the lowest of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Which theory states that a stimulus triggers physiological changes that produce emotion?

Your text discusses a condition in which a genetically male child is born with a shallow vagina and no uterus, but testes buried in the belly. This condition is called ____________.

Researchers suggest that ________ of the variability in happiness may be the result of heredity.

Briefly explain the "emerging synthesis" of emotion theory.

Which statement is most consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Regarding emotional regulation, which statement is true?

Which of the following behaviors is not an example of drive theory?

Which statement best reflects the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Research suggests that variations in weight may be as much as ________ inherited.

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Exam 7: Emotion and Motivation: Feeling and Striving

________ focuses on the mechanisms behind specific innate behaviors or goals and strategies.

Which of the following is the correct definition of emotion?

Explain the role of oxytocin in people's sex lives.

If Anna is using sex to enhance her positive emotions or experience, according to your text, she is doing it for ________.

According to drive theory of motivation, what occurs each time a behavior results in drive reduction?

The tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called _______________.

The concept of "comfort food" suggests that eating _________________.

Eye blinks, sideways glances, and downcast eyes are examples of ________.

The theory stating that behaviors are motivated by an organism's attempts to reduce tension from conditions such as hunger or thirst and return the body to a state of balance is called ______ theory.

Which of the following shows a focus on the lowest of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Which theory states that a stimulus triggers physiological changes that produce emotion?

Your text discusses a condition in which a genetically male child is born with a shallow vagina and no uterus, but testes buried in the belly. This condition is called ____________.

Researchers suggest that ________ of the variability in happiness may be the result of heredity.

Briefly explain the "emerging synthesis" of emotion theory.

Which statement is most consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Regarding emotional regulation, which statement is true?

Which of the following behaviors is not an example of drive theory?

Which statement best reflects the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Research suggests that variations in weight may be as much as ________ inherited.

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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