Question 1

Which of the following is the opponent-process theory particularly good at explaining?

Accepted Answer

A)  motives that are difficult to understand 
B)  how primary motives are learned 
C)  the motivation for novel stimulation 
D)  how people become self-actualized 
A)  motives that are difficult to understand 
B)  how primary motives are learned 
C)  the motivation for novel stimulation 
D)  how people become self-actualized

Question 2

Compared to men,fewer women report having same-sex experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the James-Lange theory,an environmental stimulus

Accepted Answer

A)  is perceived as emotional by the hypothalamus. 
B)  triggers a bodily reaction that is labeled by the brain. 
C)  is emotional because of cultural and social expectations. 
D)  causes arousal if it appears to be threatening. 
A)  is perceived as emotional by the hypothalamus. 
B)  triggers a bodily reaction that is labeled by the brain. 
C)  is emotional because of cultural and social expectations. 
D)  causes arousal if it appears to be threatening.

Question 4

Your hunger center is located in the __________ hypothalamus,and your satiety center is located in the __________ hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral;paraventricular 
B)  ventromedial;lateral 
C)  paraventricular;ventromedial 
D)  lateral;ventromedial 
A)  lateral;paraventricular 
B)  ventromedial;lateral 
C)  paraventricular;ventromedial 
D)  lateral;ventromedial

Question 5

Social learning theory suggests that catharsis in the form of hitting a punching bag or throwing things will lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer violent acts when frustrated. 
B)  an increase in violent behavior. 
C)  better social interactions. 
D)  learning acceptable ways to vent frustration. 
A)  fewer violent acts when frustrated. 
B)  an increase in violent behavior. 
C)  better social interactions. 
D)  learning acceptable ways to vent frustration.

Question 6

When in a room watching a film containing pain and injury,which of the following statements accurately depicts the cultural differences in the public expression of negative emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Americans tend to express fewer negative emotions. 
B)  The Japanese tend to express fewer negative emotions. 
C)  The Americans tend to express no emotion at all. 
D)  The Japanese tend to express more negative emotions. 
A)  The Americans tend to express fewer negative emotions. 
B)  The Japanese tend to express fewer negative emotions. 
C)  The Americans tend to express no emotion at all. 
D)  The Japanese tend to express more negative emotions.

Question 7

Among men,what percentage report that they have had sex with another male since puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.9% 
B)  9% 
C)  19% 
D)  29% 
A)  0.9% 
B)  9% 
C)  19% 
D)  29%

Question 8

The involuntary and simultaneous experience of involuntary spasms of many muscle groups during a sexual experience is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  resolution. 
B)  an orgasm. 
C)  nirvana. 
D)  the plateau. 
A)  resolution. 
B)  an orgasm. 
C)  nirvana. 
D)  the plateau.

Question 9

An internal desire to do good just for the sake of doing good is evidence of _______ motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  competence 
B)  incentive 
C)  extrinsic 
D)  intrinsic 
A)  competence 
B)  incentive 
C)  extrinsic 
D)  intrinsic

Question 10

The psychological study of happiness has

Accepted Answer

A)  been a topic of study for over 100 years. 
B)  been a serious topic of research for only 10-15 years. 
C)  been studied so long that only conflicting theories persist. 
D)  led to no new insights about motivation. 
A)  been a topic of study for over 100 years. 
B)  been a serious topic of research for only 10-15 years. 
C)  been studied so long that only conflicting theories persist. 
D)  led to no new insights about motivation.

Question 11

In understanding emotions,it is the ______ that provokes a reaction from an individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  related behavior 
B)  physiological arousal 
C)  stimulus situation 
D)  conscious experience 
A)  related behavior 
B)  physiological arousal 
C)  stimulus situation 
D)  conscious experience

Question 12

According to Maslow's needs hierarchy,what motives will be most prominent in a person's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization motives 
B)  social and self-esteem motives 
C)  primary drives that are easily attained 
D)  the lowest,unsatisfied motives 
A)  self-actualization motives 
B)  social and self-esteem motives 
C)  primary drives that are easily attained 
D)  the lowest,unsatisfied motives

Question 13

Because motivation cannot be directly observed,it must be inferred from

Accepted Answer

A)  psychophysiology. 
B)  emotions. 
C)  behaviors. 
D)  EEG patterns. 
A)  psychophysiology. 
B)  emotions. 
C)  behaviors. 
D)  EEG patterns.

Question 14

Praise can increase intrinsic motivation when the praise

Accepted Answer

A)  implies that success was due to natural ability. 
B)  does not compare the child to other children. 
C)  states that the adult is actually controlling the child. 
D)  does compare the child to other children. 
A)  implies that success was due to natural ability. 
B)  does not compare the child to other children. 
C)  states that the adult is actually controlling the child. 
D)  does compare the child to other children.

Question 15

The reason that the sex motive is considered a primary motive is that

Accepted Answer

A)  sex is primarily instinctual rather than learned. 
B)  the sex drive is not a biologically regulated mechanism. 
C)  sex is not a bodily need necessary for personal health. 
D)  sex is essential for the survival of the species. 
A)  sex is primarily instinctual rather than learned. 
B)  the sex drive is not a biologically regulated mechanism. 
C)  sex is not a bodily need necessary for personal health. 
D)  sex is essential for the survival of the species.

Question 16

Optimal arousal theory states that too much stimulation will motivate us to find ways to decrease the stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The refractory period during sexual activity occurs only in

Accepted Answer

A)  adults over 65 years of age. 
B)  those taking medication. 
C)  men. 
D)  women. 
A)  adults over 65 years of age. 
B)  those taking medication. 
C)  men. 
D)  women.

Question 18

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,performance is generally best under which condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  high arousal 
B)  low arousal 
C)  moderate arousal 
D)  no arousal 
A)  high arousal 
B)  low arousal 
C)  moderate arousal 
D)  no arousal

Question 19

The highest and most difficult need to be satisfied in Maslow's hierarchy of motives is

Accepted Answer

A)  socialization. 
B)  belongingness. 
C)  safety. 
D)  self-actualization. 
A)  socialization. 
B)  belongingness. 
C)  safety. 
D)  self-actualization.

Question 20

Which of the following is a cue that regulates drinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood potassium levels 
B)  blood sugar levels 
C)  total blood volume 
D)  intracellular blood volume 
A)  blood potassium levels 
B)  blood sugar levels 
C)  total blood volume 
D)  intracellular blood volume

Which of the following is the opponent-process theory particularly good at explaining?

Compared to men,fewer women report having same-sex experiences.

According to the James-Lange theory,an environmental stimulus

Your hunger center is located in the hypothalamus,and your satiety center is located in the hypothalamus.

Social learning theory suggests that catharsis in the form of hitting a punching bag or throwing things will lead to

When in a room watching a film containing pain and injury,which of the following statements accurately depicts the cultural differences in the public expression of negative emotions?

Among men,what percentage report that they have had sex with another male since puberty?

The involuntary and simultaneous experience of involuntary spasms of many muscle groups during a sexual experience is known as

An internal desire to do good just for the sake of doing good is evidence of _______ motivation.

The psychological study of happiness has

In understanding emotions,it is the ______ that provokes a reaction from an individual.

According to Maslow's needs hierarchy,what motives will be most prominent in a person's behavior?

Because motivation cannot be directly observed,it must be inferred from

Praise can increase intrinsic motivation when the praise

The reason that the sex motive is considered a primary motive is that

Optimal arousal theory states that too much stimulation will motivate us to find ways to decrease the stimulation.

The refractory period during sexual activity occurs only in

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,performance is generally best under which condition?

The highest and most difficult need to be satisfied in Maslow's hierarchy of motives is

Which of the following is a cue that regulates drinking?

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Exam 11: Motivation and Emotion

Which of the following is the opponent-process theory particularly good at explaining?

Compared to men,fewer women report having same-sex experiences.

According to the James-Lange theory,an environmental stimulus

Your hunger center is located in the __________ hypothalamus,and your satiety center is located in the __________ hypothalamus.

Social learning theory suggests that catharsis in the form of hitting a punching bag or throwing things will lead to

When in a room watching a film containing pain and injury,which of the following statements accurately depicts the cultural differences in the public expression of negative emotions?

Among men,what percentage report that they have had sex with another male since puberty?

The involuntary and simultaneous experience of involuntary spasms of many muscle groups during a sexual experience is known as

An internal desire to do good just for the sake of doing good is evidence of _______ motivation.

The psychological study of happiness has

In understanding emotions,it is the ______ that provokes a reaction from an individual.

According to Maslow's needs hierarchy,what motives will be most prominent in a person's behavior?

Because motivation cannot be directly observed,it must be inferred from

Praise can increase intrinsic motivation when the praise

The reason that the sex motive is considered a primary motive is that

Optimal arousal theory states that too much stimulation will motivate us to find ways to decrease the stimulation.

The refractory period during sexual activity occurs only in

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,performance is generally best under which condition?

The highest and most difficult need to be satisfied in Maslow's hierarchy of motives is

Which of the following is a cue that regulates drinking?

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

Filters

Your hunger center is located in the hypothalamus,and your satiety center is located in the hypothalamus.