Question 1

The "need to succeed" is synonymous with:

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement motivation. 
B)  affiliation motivation. 
C)  the optimal arousal theory. 
D)  the Yerkes-Dodson law. 
A)  achievement motivation. 
B)  affiliation motivation. 
C)  the optimal arousal theory. 
D)  the Yerkes-Dodson law.

Question 2

What is in line with the "Coolidge effect"?

Accepted Answer

A)  the observation that women are more sexually interested when estrogen levels peak 
B)  the observation that when a different ewe is introduced to a male following sexual activity,the ram will engage in three times more sexual activity 
C)  the observation that males experience a drop in testosterone following successive ejaculations,which leads to a longer refractory period 
D)  the observation that humans display an enormous variety of sexual behaviors 
A)  the observation that women are more sexually interested when estrogen levels peak 
B)  the observation that when a different ewe is introduced to a male following sexual activity,the ram will engage in three times more sexual activity 
C)  the observation that males experience a drop in testosterone following successive ejaculations,which leads to a longer refractory period 
D)  the observation that humans display an enormous variety of sexual behaviors

Question 3

When ADH reaches the kidneys,the kidneys conserve water by reabsorbing it from the urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Primary motives are human motives for things that are necessary for ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Primary motives are human motives for things...

Question 5

According to the University of Chicago survey,how many adult women in the United States identify themselves as homosexual or bisexual?

Accepted Answer

A)  4% 
B)  3.6% 
C)  2.8% 
D)  1.4% 
A)  4% 
B)  3.6% 
C)  2.8% 
D)  1.4%

Question 6

Maslow argues that which of the following needs is so basic that it takes precedence over all other needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  safety 
D)  biological 
A)  self-actualization 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  safety 
D)  biological

Question 7

Which researcher concluded that mouth dryness was a direct signal to trigger thirst?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stanley Schachter 
B)  Walter Cannon 
C)  Richard Solomon 
D)  Carl Lange 
A)  Stanley Schachter 
B)  Walter Cannon 
C)  Richard Solomon 
D)  Carl Lange

Question 8

Solomon's opponent-process theory states that following the experience of intense fear when trying something new,one would be most likely to experience which of the following when the novel task is completed?

Accepted Answer

A)  embarrassment 
B)  exhilaration 
C)  even greater fear 
D)  denial 
A)  embarrassment 
B)  exhilaration 
C)  even greater fear 
D)  denial

Question 9

Most Americans would never eat ants,but in a number of countries,ants are a delicacy.Difference in food preferences are largely attributed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  learning. 
D)  emotions. 
A)  genetics. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  learning. 
D)  emotions.

Question 10

____________ refers to an internal state that activates and gives direction to thoughts and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ refers to an internal state that...

Question 11

In Schachter's experiments,as anxiety increased,so did the need for ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Schachter's experiments,as anxiety increased,so did the...

Question 12

According to Solomon's opponent-process theory,repeated exposure to the same stimulus will:

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease the initial reaction and increase the opponent reaction. 
B)  increase both the initial and opponent reaction. 
C)  increase the initial reaction and decrease the opponent reaction. 
D)  decrease both the initial and opponent reactions. 
A)  decrease the initial reaction and increase the opponent reaction. 
B)  increase both the initial and opponent reaction. 
C)  increase the initial reaction and decrease the opponent reaction. 
D)  decrease both the initial and opponent reactions.

Question 13

According to the University of Chicago survey,how many women in rural areas of the United States reported a homosexual or bisexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  3% 
C)  1% 
D)  virtually none 
A)  5% 
B)  3% 
C)  1% 
D)  virtually none

Question 14

Which of the following is a long-term regulator of eating?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus detection of body fat level 
B)  blood sugar 
C)  stomach size 
D)  stomach contractions 
A)  hypothalamus detection of body fat level 
B)  blood sugar 
C)  stomach size 
D)  stomach contractions

Question 15

Which theory states that the conscious experience of emotion is based on the perception of a physiological state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannon-Bard theory 
B)  facial feedback hypothesis 
C)  James-Lange theory 
D)  Singer-Schachter theory 
A)  Cannon-Bard theory 
B)  facial feedback hypothesis 
C)  James-Lange theory 
D)  Singer-Schachter theory

Question 16

According to the optimal arousal theory,an individual's behavior is motivated by the need to:

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain moderate arousal. 
B)  achieve high arousal. 
C)  keep arousal low. 
D)  alternate between high and low arousal. 
A)  maintain moderate arousal. 
B)  achieve high arousal. 
C)  keep arousal low. 
D)  alternate between high and low arousal.

Question 17

After being told they were going to receive "painful shocks" as part of an experiment,how many participants in Schachter's experimental group decided to wait with others?

Accepted Answer

A)  nearly all participants 
B)  two-thirds of the participants 
C)  one-half of the participants 
D)  one-third of the participants 
A)  nearly all participants 
B)  two-thirds of the participants 
C)  one-half of the participants 
D)  one-third of the participants

Question 18

Research on rats whose adrenal glands have been removed suggest the possibility of an association between:

Accepted Answer

A)  cravings for particular foods and the existence of particular nutrient deficiencies.. 
B)  leptin levels and metabolism. 
C)  set point and body fat level. 
D)  insulin levels and the desire to eat. 
A)  cravings for particular foods and the existence of particular nutrient deficiencies.. 
B)  leptin levels and metabolism. 
C)  set point and body fat level. 
D)  insulin levels and the desire to eat.

Question 19

"Because the autonomic sensations produced in emotional situations are not distinctive,it's easy to misinterpret their meaning." Which theory does this statement support?

Accepted Answer

A)  frustration-aggression hypothesis 
B)  James-Lange theory of emotions 
C)  cognitive theory of emotions 
D)  Cannon-Bard theory of emotions 
A)  frustration-aggression hypothesis 
B)  James-Lange theory of emotions 
C)  cognitive theory of emotions 
D)  Cannon-Bard theory of emotions

Question 20

Research on curiosity suggests that curiosity is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  uniquely human motivation. 
B)  motive for a number of mammalian species. 
C)  learned motivation. 
D)  weak motive with little influence over human behavior. 
A)  uniquely human motivation. 
B)  motive for a number of mammalian species. 
C)  learned motivation. 
D)  weak motive with little influence over human behavior.

The "need to succeed" is synonymous with:

What is in line with the "Coolidge effect"?

When ADH reaches the kidneys,the kidneys conserve water by reabsorbing it from the urine.

Primary motives are human motives for things that are necessary for ____________.

According to the University of Chicago survey,how many adult women in the United States identify themselves as homosexual or bisexual?

Maslow argues that which of the following needs is so basic that it takes precedence over all other needs?

Which researcher concluded that mouth dryness was a direct signal to trigger thirst?

Solomon's opponent-process theory states that following the experience of intense fear when trying something new,one would be most likely to experience which of the following when the novel task is completed?

Most Americans would never eat ants,but in a number of countries,ants are a delicacy.Difference in food preferences are largely attributed to:

____________ refers to an internal state that activates and gives direction to thoughts and behaviors.

In Schachter's experiments,as anxiety increased,so did the need for ____________.

According to Solomon's opponent-process theory,repeated exposure to the same stimulus will:

According to the University of Chicago survey,how many women in rural areas of the United States reported a homosexual or bisexual orientation?

Which of the following is a long-term regulator of eating?

Which theory states that the conscious experience of emotion is based on the perception of a physiological state?

According to the optimal arousal theory,an individual's behavior is motivated by the need to:

After being told they were going to receive "painful shocks" as part of an experiment,how many participants in Schachter's experimental group decided to wait with others?

Research on rats whose adrenal glands have been removed suggest the possibility of an association between:

"Because the autonomic sensations produced in emotional situations are not distinctive,it's easy to misinterpret their meaning." Which theory does this statement support?

Research on curiosity suggests that curiosity is a:

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Exam 11: Motivation and Emotion

The "need to succeed" is synonymous with:

What is in line with the "Coolidge effect"?

When ADH reaches the kidneys,the kidneys conserve water by reabsorbing it from the urine.

Primary motives are human motives for things that are necessary for ____________.

According to the University of Chicago survey,how many adult women in the United States identify themselves as homosexual or bisexual?

Maslow argues that which of the following needs is so basic that it takes precedence over all other needs?

Which researcher concluded that mouth dryness was a direct signal to trigger thirst?

Solomon's opponent-process theory states that following the experience of intense fear when trying something new,one would be most likely to experience which of the following when the novel task is completed?

Most Americans would never eat ants,but in a number of countries,ants are a delicacy.Difference in food preferences are largely attributed to:

____________ refers to an internal state that activates and gives direction to thoughts and behaviors.

In Schachter's experiments,as anxiety increased,so did the need for ____________.

According to Solomon's opponent-process theory,repeated exposure to the same stimulus will:

According to the University of Chicago survey,how many women in rural areas of the United States reported a homosexual or bisexual orientation?

Which of the following is a long-term regulator of eating?

Which theory states that the conscious experience of emotion is based on the perception of a physiological state?

According to the optimal arousal theory,an individual's behavior is motivated by the need to:

After being told they were going to receive "painful shocks" as part of an experiment,how many participants in Schachter's experimental group decided to wait with others?

Research on rats whose adrenal glands have been removed suggest the possibility of an association between:

"Because the autonomic sensations produced in emotional situations are not distinctive,it's easy to misinterpret their meaning." Which theory does this statement support?

Research on curiosity suggests that curiosity is a:

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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