Question 1

According to the contemporary view of emotion proposed by John Cacioppo and his colleagues

Accepted Answer

A)  all emotional states are correlated with a precise set of physical symptoms. 
B)  some emotional states require more cognitive processing than others. 
C)  the physical states associated with emotions rarely overlap. 
D)  we do not need to evaluate physical reactions in order to assess our emotional state. 
A)  all emotional states are correlated with a precise set of physical symptoms. 
B)  some emotional states require more cognitive processing than others. 
C)  the physical states associated with emotions rarely overlap. 
D)  we do not need to evaluate physical reactions in order to assess our emotional state.

Question 2

Anthony's grandfather recently had a stroke.His eyes,eyebrows,and forehead seem to have a normal appearance,but his mouth sags a bit on the left side.This appearance indicates that the stroke affected his

Accepted Answer

A)  left motor cortex. 
B)  right motor cortex. 
C)  left basal ganglia. 
D)  right basal ganglia. 
A)  left motor cortex. 
B)  right motor cortex. 
C)  left basal ganglia. 
D)  right basal ganglia.

Question 3

According to research on temperament,babies who are especially responsive to environmental stimuli at birth are likely to develop

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety disorders later in life. 
B)  antisocial or psychopathic disorders later in life. 
C)  into stimulus seekers,such as race car drivers. 
D)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder later in life. 
A)  anxiety disorders later in life. 
B)  antisocial or psychopathic disorders later in life. 
C)  into stimulus seekers,such as race car drivers. 
D)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder later in life.

Question 4

According to Joseph LeDoux,quick assessments of an emotional stimulus,like a snake in your path,are managed by circuits connecting the hippocampus and the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In empirical research in which a panel of experts evaluated polygraph data,the panel rated about _________ percent of innocent people to be guilty.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  33 
D)  50 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  33 
D)  50

Question 6

Hunting behavior in cats can be elicited by electrically stimulating the

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala. 
B)  lateral hypothalamus. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  septal area. 
A)  amygdala. 
B)  lateral hypothalamus. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  septal area.

Question 7

Gambling and the use of addictive drugs may be rewarding due to activation of the

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  nucleus accumbens. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  periaqueductal gray. 
A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  nucleus accumbens. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  periaqueductal gray.

Question 8

Describe the sources of individual differences in emotional expression.

Accepted Answer

According to Jerome Kagan,an infant's ge

Question 9

The ventral tegmental area is connected with the nucleus accumbens and other forebrain structures by the medial forebrain bundle (MFB).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to a contemporary view of emotion proposed by John Cacioppo and his colleagues,

Accepted Answer

A)  all emotions should be expressed immediately,without delay. 
B)  happy emotions will be expressed immediately,but the expression of negative emotions will be delayed. 
C)  emotions accompanied by more general physical responses will be expressed immediately,but expression of emotions accompanied by precise physical responses will be delayed. 
D)  emotions accompanied by precise physical responses will be expressed immediately,but expression of emotions accompanied by more general physical responses will be delayed. 
A)  all emotions should be expressed immediately,without delay. 
B)  happy emotions will be expressed immediately,but the expression of negative emotions will be delayed. 
C)  emotions accompanied by more general physical responses will be expressed immediately,but expression of emotions accompanied by precise physical responses will be delayed. 
D)  emotions accompanied by precise physical responses will be expressed immediately,but expression of emotions accompanied by more general physical responses will be delayed.

Question 11

Summarize the evidence for a genetic contribution to aggression.

Accepted Answer

Aggressive animals can be bred selective

Question 12

Michael uses illegal steroid supplements in order to improve his performance in the weight room.His resulting high testosterone levels are likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  improve the accuracy of his interpretation of the violent intentions of others. 
B)  damage his orbitofrontal cortex. 
C)  make him see threats where none exist. 
D)  increase the likelihood that he will engage in premeditated violence. 
A)  improve the accuracy of his interpretation of the violent intentions of others. 
B)  damage his orbitofrontal cortex. 
C)  make him see threats where none exist. 
D)  increase the likelihood that he will engage in premeditated violence.

Question 13

The facial nuclei are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  midbrain. 
B)  medulla. 
C)  reticular formation. 
D)  pons. 
A)  midbrain. 
B)  medulla. 
C)  reticular formation. 
D)  pons.

Question 14

High serotonin levels help prevent aggression by facilitating the activity of forebrain structures such as the orbitofrontal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Kyle is providing after-school care for Sean,a young boy diagnosed with autism.Sean frequently mistakes Kyle's concerned expressions as expressions of anger.It might be helpful if Kyle

Accepted Answer

A)  reminded Sean to look at his eyes when they are talking. 
B)  attempted to keep his face as unemotional as possible. 
C)  imitated Sean's facial expressions. 
D)  carefully avoided making eye contact with Sean,as this clearly confuses him. 
A)  reminded Sean to look at his eyes when they are talking. 
B)  attempted to keep his face as unemotional as possible. 
C)  imitated Sean's facial expressions. 
D)  carefully avoided making eye contact with Sean,as this clearly confuses him.

Question 16

The medial forebrain bundle makes connections between the

Accepted Answer

A)  mammillary bodies and the hippocampus. 
B)  two cerebral hemispheres. 
C)  midbrain and the limbic system. 
D)  thalamus and the cerebral cortex. 
A)  mammillary bodies and the hippocampus. 
B)  two cerebral hemispheres. 
C)  midbrain and the limbic system. 
D)  thalamus and the cerebral cortex.

Question 17

Compared to control participants,impulsively violent criminals show less activity in which of the following brain areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  the amygdala 
B)  the orbitofrontal cortex 
C)  the premotor cortex 
D)  the hypothalamus 
A)  the amygdala 
B)  the orbitofrontal cortex 
C)  the premotor cortex 
D)  the hypothalamus

Question 18

When your friend is feeling very stressed about an upcoming exam,you are most likely to correctly assess her feelings when you

Accepted Answer

A)  are discussing the matter in less-stressful settings,like a party,which gives you enough distance to feel objective. 
B)  pay more attention to what she is saying than to her facial expressions. 
C)  are able to feel confident about your own upcoming exams. 
D)  feel the same level of stress about your own upcoming exams. 
A)  are discussing the matter in less-stressful settings,like a party,which gives you enough distance to feel objective. 
B)  pay more attention to what she is saying than to her facial expressions. 
C)  are able to feel confident about your own upcoming exams. 
D)  feel the same level of stress about your own upcoming exams.

Question 19

Side effects of frontal lobotomies

Accepted Answer

A)  were not observed in most patients. 
B)  included reductions in intelligence. 
C)  included language disorders. 
D)  included impulsivity and lack of initiative. 
A)  were not observed in most patients. 
B)  included reductions in intelligence. 
C)  included language disorders. 
D)  included impulsivity and lack of initiative.

Question 20

Use of which of the following substances is most likely to provoke aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD 
B)  alcohol 
C)  tobacco 
D)  MDMA (ecstasy) 
A)  LSD 
B)  alcohol 
C)  tobacco 
D)  MDMA (ecstasy)

According to the contemporary view of emotion proposed by John Cacioppo and his colleagues

Anthony's grandfather recently had a stroke.His eyes,eyebrows,and forehead seem to have a normal appearance,but his mouth sags a bit on the left side.This appearance indicates that the stroke affected his

According to research on temperament,babies who are especially responsive to environmental stimuli at birth are likely to develop

According to Joseph LeDoux,quick assessments of an emotional stimulus,like a snake in your path,are managed by circuits connecting the hippocampus and the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).

In empirical research in which a panel of experts evaluated polygraph data,the panel rated about _________ percent of innocent people to be guilty.

Hunting behavior in cats can be elicited by electrically stimulating the

Gambling and the use of addictive drugs may be rewarding due to activation of the

Describe the sources of individual differences in emotional expression.

The ventral tegmental area is connected with the nucleus accumbens and other forebrain structures by the medial forebrain bundle (MFB).

According to a contemporary view of emotion proposed by John Cacioppo and his colleagues,

Summarize the evidence for a genetic contribution to aggression.

Michael uses illegal steroid supplements in order to improve his performance in the weight room.His resulting high testosterone levels are likely to

The facial nuclei are located in the

High serotonin levels help prevent aggression by facilitating the activity of forebrain structures such as the orbitofrontal cortex.

Kyle is providing after-school care for Sean,a young boy diagnosed with autism.Sean frequently mistakes Kyle's concerned expressions as expressions of anger.It might be helpful if Kyle

The medial forebrain bundle makes connections between the

Compared to control participants,impulsively violent criminals show less activity in which of the following brain areas?

When your friend is feeling very stressed about an upcoming exam,you are most likely to correctly assess her feelings when you

Side effects of frontal lobotomies

Use of which of the following substances is most likely to provoke aggression?

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Exam 14: Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

According to the contemporary view of emotion proposed by John Cacioppo and his colleagues

Anthony's grandfather recently had a stroke.His eyes,eyebrows,and forehead seem to have a normal appearance,but his mouth sags a bit on the left side.This appearance indicates that the stroke affected his

According to research on temperament,babies who are especially responsive to environmental stimuli at birth are likely to develop

According to Joseph LeDoux,quick assessments of an emotional stimulus,like a snake in your path,are managed by circuits connecting the hippocampus and the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).

In empirical research in which a panel of experts evaluated polygraph data,the panel rated about _________ percent of innocent people to be guilty.

Hunting behavior in cats can be elicited by electrically stimulating the

Gambling and the use of addictive drugs may be rewarding due to activation of the

Describe the sources of individual differences in emotional expression.

The ventral tegmental area is connected with the nucleus accumbens and other forebrain structures by the medial forebrain bundle (MFB).

According to a contemporary view of emotion proposed by John Cacioppo and his colleagues,

Summarize the evidence for a genetic contribution to aggression.

Michael uses illegal steroid supplements in order to improve his performance in the weight room.His resulting high testosterone levels are likely to

The facial nuclei are located in the

High serotonin levels help prevent aggression by facilitating the activity of forebrain structures such as the orbitofrontal cortex.

Kyle is providing after-school care for Sean,a young boy diagnosed with autism.Sean frequently mistakes Kyle's concerned expressions as expressions of anger.It might be helpful if Kyle

The medial forebrain bundle makes connections between the

Compared to control participants,impulsively violent criminals show less activity in which of the following brain areas?

When your friend is feeling very stressed about an upcoming exam,you are most likely to correctly assess her feelings when you

Side effects of frontal lobotomies

Use of which of the following substances is most likely to provoke aggression?

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Neurological Disorders

Psychological Disorders

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