Question 1

____________ said that the need to aggress is inborn and instinctual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ said that the need to aggress...

Question 2

Social-learning theorists state that "catharsis":

Accepted Answer

A)  will only produce better practiced violence. 
B)  will lower the probability of aggression against others. 
C)  has nothing to do with aggression. 
D)  will not stop aggression but will lead to less violent acts of aggression. 
A)  will only produce better practiced violence. 
B)  will lower the probability of aggression against others. 
C)  has nothing to do with aggression. 
D)  will not stop aggression but will lead to less violent acts of aggression.

Question 3

Sue is terrified of her upcoming airplane flight to visit her sister across the country.Research on affiliative behavior suggests that as her trip gets closer,she will:

Accepted Answer

A)  withdraw to be by herself. 
B)  want to be with her friends. 
C)  become irritable and bossy. 
D)  set herself up to fail. 
A)  withdraw to be by herself. 
B)  want to be with her friends. 
C)  become irritable and bossy. 
D)  set herself up to fail.

Question 4

Ervin Staub's theory to explain gang violence in America incorporates elements of which theories of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  instinct theory and frustration-aggression theory 
B)  social learning theory and frustration-aggression theory 
C)  instinct theory and social learning theory 
D)  cognitive theory and frustration-aggression theory 
A)  instinct theory and frustration-aggression theory 
B)  social learning theory and frustration-aggression theory 
C)  instinct theory and social learning theory 
D)  cognitive theory and frustration-aggression theory

Question 5

According to the University of Chicago survey,how many American males reported that they have had sex with another male since puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  4% 
B)  9% 
C)  12% 
D)  16% 
A)  4% 
B)  9% 
C)  12% 
D)  16%

Question 6

A firefighter runs into a burning house to save a complete stranger.The firefighter's behavior directly contradicts:

Accepted Answer

A)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs. 
B)  Solomon's opponent-process theory of acquired motives. 
C)  the James-Lange theory. 
D)  the Yerkes-Dodson law. 
A)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs. 
B)  Solomon's opponent-process theory of acquired motives. 
C)  the James-Lange theory. 
D)  the Yerkes-Dodson law.

Question 7

An actress finds that her performance while rehearsing lines in the dressing room is dull and flat.However,as soon as she is in front of a live audience,she rises to the occasion and her performance comes alive.Her improvement is best explained by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Solomon's opponent-process theory. 
B)  the James-Lange theory. 
C)  the Yerkes-Dodson law. 
D)  the Cannon-Bard theory. 
A)  Solomon's opponent-process theory. 
B)  the James-Lange theory. 
C)  the Yerkes-Dodson law. 
D)  the Cannon-Bard theory.

Question 8

Homeostasis is a term used to describe:

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral inhibition in neural networks. 
B)  the opponent-process theory of motivation. 
C)  autonomic nervous system arousal. 
D)  physiological balance. 
A)  lateral inhibition in neural networks. 
B)  the opponent-process theory of motivation. 
C)  autonomic nervous system arousal. 
D)  physiological balance.

Question 9

Which of the following emotions is NOT on Watson and Tellegen's emotion map?

Accepted Answer

A)  sluggish 
B)  elated 
C)  love 
D)  relaxed 
A)  sluggish 
B)  elated 
C)  love 
D)  relaxed

Question 10

According to the _____________,performance of a complex task will deteriorate when stimulation is too high.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the _____________,performance of a complex...

Question 11

In the cognitive theory of emotion,interpretations of arousal are critical to the conscious experience of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The satiety system is regulated by the ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The satiety system is regulated by the...

Question 13

According to the University of Chicago survey,what percentage of Americans report having sex with their partners four or more times per week?

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  slightly less than 5% 
C)  less than 10% 
D)  13% 
A)  2% 
B)  slightly less than 5% 
C)  less than 10% 
D)  13%

Question 14

Which of the following is a true statement about eating speed?

Accepted Answer

A)  People should eat slowly in order to allow their brains time to detect the increase in blood glucose 
B)  People should eat quickly in order to be sure to "catching" he increase in blood glucose. 
C)  People should eat slowly in order to allow their brains time to detect the increase in blood glucose. 
D)  People should eat quickly in order to quickly stimulate the "stop eating" center in the brain. 
A)  People should eat slowly in order to allow their brains time to detect the increase in blood glucose 
B)  People should eat quickly in order to be sure to "catching" he increase in blood glucose. 
C)  People should eat slowly in order to allow their brains time to detect the increase in blood glucose. 
D)  People should eat quickly in order to quickly stimulate the "stop eating" center in the brain.

Question 15

What answer has psychological research provided for the question,"Does money buy happiness?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes,people with more money tend to be HAPPIER than people with less money. 
B)  No,people with more money tend to be LESS HAPPY than people with less money. 
C)  No,people with more money tend to be AS HAPPY as people with less money. 
D)  Yes and no;people with enough money to satisfy basic needs are HAPPIER than others,but beyond that,people with more money are AS HAPPY as people with less money. 
A)  Yes,people with more money tend to be HAPPIER than people with less money. 
B)  No,people with more money tend to be LESS HAPPY than people with less money. 
C)  No,people with more money tend to be AS HAPPY as people with less money. 
D)  Yes and no;people with enough money to satisfy basic needs are HAPPIER than others,but beyond that,people with more money are AS HAPPY as people with less money.

Question 16

The optimal arousal theory is associated with the need for:

Accepted Answer

A)  affiliation with others. 
B)  food. 
C)  novel stimulation. 
D)  achievement. 
A)  affiliation with others. 
B)  food. 
C)  novel stimulation. 
D)  achievement.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the beliefs proposed by Eidelson and Eidelson's cognitive theory of aggression to foster war?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning 
B)  vulnerability 
C)  distrust 
D)  superiority 
A)  learning 
B)  vulnerability 
C)  distrust 
D)  superiority

Question 18

In terms of emotion,research suggests that cultural influences determine:

Accepted Answer

A)  how emotions are expressed. 
B)  how emotions are experienced. 
C)  the degree of distinctiveness between fear and anger. 
D)  the number of emotions that are felt. 
A)  how emotions are expressed. 
B)  how emotions are experienced. 
C)  the degree of distinctiveness between fear and anger. 
D)  the number of emotions that are felt.

Question 19

Describe the biological and psychological factors involved in thirst.

Accepted Answer

Thirst is regulated by the hypothalamus

Question 20

The refractory period is a time when:

Accepted Answer

A)  neither men nor women can be restimulated to orgasm. 
B)  men and women feel so physically tired that they cannot continue with sexual activity. 
C)  men cannot be re-stimulated to erection. 
D)  women experience multiple orgasmic peaks. 
A)  neither men nor women can be restimulated to orgasm. 
B)  men and women feel so physically tired that they cannot continue with sexual activity. 
C)  men cannot be re-stimulated to erection. 
D)  women experience multiple orgasmic peaks.

____________ said that the need to aggress is inborn and instinctual.

Social-learning theorists state that "catharsis":

Sue is terrified of her upcoming airplane flight to visit her sister across the country.Research on affiliative behavior suggests that as her trip gets closer,she will:

Ervin Staub's theory to explain gang violence in America incorporates elements of which theories of aggression?

According to the University of Chicago survey,how many American males reported that they have had sex with another male since puberty?

A firefighter runs into a burning house to save a complete stranger.The firefighter's behavior directly contradicts:

An actress finds that her performance while rehearsing lines in the dressing room is dull and flat.However,as soon as she is in front of a live audience,she rises to the occasion and her performance comes alive.Her improvement is best explained by:

Homeostasis is a term used to describe:

Which of the following emotions is NOT on Watson and Tellegen's emotion map?

According to the _____________,performance of a complex task will deteriorate when stimulation is too high.

In the cognitive theory of emotion,interpretations of arousal are critical to the conscious experience of emotion.

The satiety system is regulated by the ____________.

According to the University of Chicago survey,what percentage of Americans report having sex with their partners four or more times per week?

Which of the following is a true statement about eating speed?

What answer has psychological research provided for the question,"Does money buy happiness?"

The optimal arousal theory is associated with the need for:

Which of the following is NOT one of the beliefs proposed by Eidelson and Eidelson's cognitive theory of aggression to foster war?

In terms of emotion,research suggests that cultural influences determine:

Describe the biological and psychological factors involved in thirst.

The refractory period is a time when:

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Exam 11: Motivation and Emotion

____________ said that the need to aggress is inborn and instinctual.

Social-learning theorists state that "catharsis":

Sue is terrified of her upcoming airplane flight to visit her sister across the country.Research on affiliative behavior suggests that as her trip gets closer,she will:

Ervin Staub's theory to explain gang violence in America incorporates elements of which theories of aggression?

According to the University of Chicago survey,how many American males reported that they have had sex with another male since puberty?

A firefighter runs into a burning house to save a complete stranger.The firefighter's behavior directly contradicts:

An actress finds that her performance while rehearsing lines in the dressing room is dull and flat.However,as soon as she is in front of a live audience,she rises to the occasion and her performance comes alive.Her improvement is best explained by:

Homeostasis is a term used to describe:

Which of the following emotions is NOT on Watson and Tellegen's emotion map?

According to the _____________,performance of a complex task will deteriorate when stimulation is too high.

In the cognitive theory of emotion,interpretations of arousal are critical to the conscious experience of emotion.

The satiety system is regulated by the ____________.

According to the University of Chicago survey,what percentage of Americans report having sex with their partners four or more times per week?

Which of the following is a true statement about eating speed?

What answer has psychological research provided for the question,"Does money buy happiness?"

The optimal arousal theory is associated with the need for:

Which of the following is NOT one of the beliefs proposed by Eidelson and Eidelson's cognitive theory of aggression to foster war?

In terms of emotion,research suggests that cultural influences determine:

Describe the biological and psychological factors involved in thirst.

The refractory period is a time when:

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

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