Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, when Noah complies with instructions to smile and look happy, it is most likely that ________.

Considering external cues in obesity, which of the following statements is true?

Sam is known to be the fastest worker in the mail room. He has worked in the mail room for only a short time but prides himself on being competent and a quick learner. He often gets positive comments from coworkers and his boss, which helps to motivate him and has a positive effect as he continues to challenge himself at work. As a result of his efficient style, he is also given more freedom than other workers, as his boss is impressed by his ability to sort and organize mail. Sam is likely to be ________ motivated as he continues to challenge and push himself to perform even better each day.

Which statement BEST reflects the James-Lange theory of emotion?

The pursuit of an activity for an outcome that is separate from the person is called ________.

Eileen smiles wherever she goes. She smiles a lot in the classroom, which in turn prompts her fellow students to smile, making them feel happier too. This effect is best explained by which of the following theories of emotion?

Indiana Jones goes off to foreign lands in search of artifacts hidden in dangerous places and guarded by fierce protectors. Dr. Jones would be described as ________ in arousal theory.

Which motivational theorist is associated with the following assumption? "Before higher level needs can be addressed or acted on, one's lower level needs must be met."

One of the problems associated with asthma is that once patients experience difficulty breathing, they often make their symptoms worse by concentrating on them and/or worrying about them. Consequently, many doctors include relaxation exercises as part of a treatment program to prevent patients from making their asthmatic reactions worse. This example of how our awareness of physiological changes can influence or even cause subsequent emotions is most supportive of which of the following theories of emotion?

A psychologist who has studied emotions with Paul Ekman for decades is going to present a summary of the research. Which title might this psychologist consider?

The frequent finding that asthmatics often experience shortness of breath concurrently with tremendous anxiety is an example of how emotions and physiological symptoms often occur simultaneously. As such, it supports which of the following theories of emotion?

Intrinsic motivation is the idea that a person performs an action because the act itself is rewarding for some other person.

The lateral hypothalamus (LH) may be involved in ________.

Which statement reflects the core idea of the facial feedback hypothesis?

Jerry gets a great deal of fulfillment out of visiting the new art exhibits at the museum in town. He usually visits each exhibit several times during a show and finds beauty in a variety of different types of art works. Jerry is likely to visit the new exhibits in an effort to meet a(n) ________ need.

Some psychologists believe that an organism's behavior is motivated by the need to achieve a state of balance in which the body functions effectively-a state called ________ in the text.

The part of the brain that seems to influence emotions such as fear and pleasure is the ________.

Which of the following is correct concerning the interaction of culture and food?

Which division of the nervous system is working when we experience emotions?

Which of the following shows a focus on the lowest of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?