Question 1

How are moods different from emotions?

Accepted Answer

A) Moods are typically short-lived. 
B) Moods are more closely tied to triggering events. 
C) Moods may last several days. 
D) Moods are relatively intense. 
A) Moods are typically short-lived. 
B) Moods are more closely tied to triggering events. 
C) Moods may last several days. 
D) Moods are relatively intense.

Question 2

Which scenario best characterizes the "mere exposure effect"?

Accepted Answer

A) people prefer stimuli that they have been exposed to,even when the stimuli are not consciously recognized. 
B) people stop responding emotionally to a stimulus,simply because it has become familiar. 
C) males will express sexual interest in a female with whom they are not familiar. 
D) people become emotionally upset by the simple presentation of a neutral stimulus. 
A) people prefer stimuli that they have been exposed to,even when the stimuli are not consciously recognized. 
B) people stop responding emotionally to a stimulus,simply because it has become familiar. 
C) males will express sexual interest in a female with whom they are not familiar. 
D) people become emotionally upset by the simple presentation of a neutral stimulus.

Question 3

The hypothalamus has sometimes been referred to as the stress center because it is involved in a variety of emotional responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Gary has been stressed chronically.According to Hans Selye's discovery,what will be the outcome of the increased production of "stress hormones" in Gary's body?

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in feelings of generalized anxiety. 
B) a breakdown in the immune system. 
C) an increased susceptibility to Type 1 Diabetes. 
D) a decrease in the sexual response cycle. 
A) an increase in feelings of generalized anxiety. 
B) a breakdown in the immune system. 
C) an increased susceptibility to Type 1 Diabetes. 
D) a decrease in the sexual response cycle.

Question 5

Which statement about the role of cognitive appraisal in emotional experience is supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive appraisal is not a valid phenomenon. 
B) cognitive appraisal is an important process,but not the only one. 
C) people first respond instinctively,then search for cognitive explanations. 
D) cognitive appraisal is of least value in explaining responses to ambiguous or novel situations. 
A) cognitive appraisal is not a valid phenomenon. 
B) cognitive appraisal is an important process,but not the only one. 
C) people first respond instinctively,then search for cognitive explanations. 
D) cognitive appraisal is of least value in explaining responses to ambiguous or novel situations.

Question 6

Researchers who have studied procrastination have found that students who are procrastinators are likely to report fewer symptoms of physical illness early in the semester and more symptoms of physical illness toward the end of the semester than nonprocrastinating peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the 1920s,Walter Cannon outlined the first scientific description of the way animals and humans respond to danger.Which term best characterizes this dual stress response?

Accepted Answer

A) general adaptation syndrome. 
B) fight-or-flight response. 
C) tend-and-befriend response. 
D) sympathetic arousal. 
A) general adaptation syndrome. 
B) fight-or-flight response. 
C) tend-and-befriend response. 
D) sympathetic arousal.

Question 8

Which statement about emotions is consistent with the beliefs of William James?

Accepted Answer

A) emotions are experienced after the body reacts. 
B) people feel emotions when what happens is expected. 
C) people will respond only when they are not emotional. 
D) behavioural responses follow emotional responses. 
A) emotions are experienced after the body reacts. 
B) people feel emotions when what happens is expected. 
C) people will respond only when they are not emotional. 
D) behavioural responses follow emotional responses.

Question 9

Elaine has earned her degree and is going on a potentially stressful job interview.When she arrives at the location of the interview,she imagines that the people she will be speaking with are all stand-up comedians,which makes her smile and relax.Which type of coping strategy is Elaine using?

Accepted Answer

A) stress inoculation. 
B) cognitive reappraisal. 
C) socioemotional support. 
D) informational support. 
A) stress inoculation. 
B) cognitive reappraisal. 
C) socioemotional support. 
D) informational support.

Question 10

According to the cognitive appraisal theory of emotion,one must first consciously search the environment for an interpretation of arousal before emotion can be experienced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the differences between traumatic events,chronic stressors,and daily hassles? How do these stressors affect our physiological wellbeing?

Accepted Answer

Define traumatic events,chroni

Question 12

According to the textbook,if health researchers wish to continue the trend toward an improved quality of life,which contributing factors to death must be addressed?

Accepted Answer

A) lifestyle factors. 
B) infectious disease. 
C) primitive civilizations. 
D) the lack of vaccines. 
A) lifestyle factors. 
B) infectious disease. 
C) primitive civilizations. 
D) the lack of vaccines.

Question 13

When asked if a particular emotional experience produces a distinct pattern of activity in the autonomic nervous system,how would a cross-cultural researcher most likely respond?

Accepted Answer

A) The answer is no. 
B) The answer is yes. 
C) No answer can be given at this time as insufficient research has been conducted in this area. 
D) There is no definitive answer as the physiology of emotion is currently a topic of considerble debate. 
A) The answer is no. 
B) The answer is yes. 
C) No answer can be given at this time as insufficient research has been conducted in this area. 
D) There is no definitive answer as the physiology of emotion is currently a topic of considerble debate.

Question 14

A study examined individuals who worked full time in university administration,with their effort largely focused on the quality of student life.What did the results of this study reveal?

Accepted Answer

A) more meetings were associated with greater fatigue and higher subjective workload. 
B) less meetings were associated with greater fatigue and lower subjective workload. 
C) more meetings were associated with greater feelings of happiness and lesser subjective workload. 
D) less meetings were associated with higher subjective workload. 
A) more meetings were associated with greater fatigue and higher subjective workload. 
B) less meetings were associated with greater fatigue and lower subjective workload. 
C) more meetings were associated with greater feelings of happiness and lesser subjective workload. 
D) less meetings were associated with higher subjective workload.

Question 15

The research of Paul Ekman has shown that there are just two universal emotional expressions,fear and anger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss patient adherence to treatment regimens.Why is adherence important and what are some ways in which adherence can be improved?

Accepted Answer

Patients are often given a treatment reg

Question 17

Which statement about the distinction between acute psychological stress and chronic psychological stress is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The distinction is identical to the distinction between acute physiological and chronic physiological stress. 
B) The distinction is sometimes difficult to make. 
C) The distinction is determined by the severity of the symptoms. 
D) The distinction is based on whether the source of the stress is internal or environmental. 
A) The distinction is identical to the distinction between acute physiological and chronic physiological stress. 
B) The distinction is sometimes difficult to make. 
C) The distinction is determined by the severity of the symptoms. 
D) The distinction is based on whether the source of the stress is internal or environmental.

Question 18

The Type B behaviour pattern is characterized by excessive emphasis on competition,aggression,impatience,and hostility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If one's stressors are uncontrollable,which coping techniques would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) problem-focused 
B) somatically-focused 
C) emotion-focused 
D) cognitively-focused 
A) problem-focused 
B) somatically-focused 
C) emotion-focused 
D) cognitively-focused

Question 20

Stress moderator variables will usually increase the impact of a stressor and cause it to be more harmful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: A: Emotion,stress,and Health

How are moods different from emotions?

Which scenario best characterizes the "mere exposure effect"?

The hypothalamus has sometimes been referred to as the stress center because it is involved in a variety of emotional responses.

Gary has been stressed chronically.According to Hans Selye's discovery,what will be the outcome of the increased production of "stress hormones" in Gary's body?

Which statement about the role of cognitive appraisal in emotional experience is supported by research?

Researchers who have studied procrastination have found that students who are procrastinators are likely to report fewer symptoms of physical illness early in the semester and more symptoms of physical illness toward the end of the semester than nonprocrastinating peers.

In the 1920s,Walter Cannon outlined the first scientific description of the way animals and humans respond to danger.Which term best characterizes this dual stress response?

Which statement about emotions is consistent with the beliefs of William James?

Elaine has earned her degree and is going on a potentially stressful job interview.When she arrives at the location of the interview,she imagines that the people she will be speaking with are all stand-up comedians,which makes her smile and relax.Which type of coping strategy is Elaine using?

According to the cognitive appraisal theory of emotion,one must first consciously search the environment for an interpretation of arousal before emotion can be experienced.

What are the differences between traumatic events,chronic stressors,and daily hassles? How do these stressors affect our physiological wellbeing?

According to the textbook,if health researchers wish to continue the trend toward an improved quality of life,which contributing factors to death must be addressed?

When asked if a particular emotional experience produces a distinct pattern of activity in the autonomic nervous system,how would a cross-cultural researcher most likely respond?

A study examined individuals who worked full time in university administration,with their effort largely focused on the quality of student life.What did the results of this study reveal?

The research of Paul Ekman has shown that there are just two universal emotional expressions,fear and anger.

Discuss patient adherence to treatment regimens.Why is adherence important and what are some ways in which adherence can be improved?

Which statement about the distinction between acute psychological stress and chronic psychological stress is accurate?

The Type B behaviour pattern is characterized by excessive emphasis on competition,aggression,impatience,and hostility.

If one's stressors are uncontrollable,which coping techniques would be most appropriate?

Stress moderator variables will usually increase the impact of a stressor and cause it to be more harmful.

Psychology and Life

A: Psychology and Life

Research Methods in Psychology

A: Research Methods in Psychology

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A: Evolutionary Psychology

Sensation and Perception

A: the Biological Bases of Behaviour

Mind,consciousness,and Alternate States

A: Sensation and Perception

Learning and Bahaviour Analysis

A: Mind,consciousness,and Alternate States

Memory

A: Learning and Bahaviour Analysis

Cognitive Processes

A: Memory

Intelligence and Intelligence Assessment

A: Cognitive Processes

Human Development Across the Life Span

A: Intelligence and Intelligence Assessment

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A: Human Development Across the Life Span

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A: Understanding Human Personality

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