Question 1

The phrase "I'm embarrassed because my face is red" is BEST explained by which theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  James-Lange 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  Schachter-Singer 
D)  common-sense theory of emotion 
A)  James-Lange 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  Schachter-Singer 
D)  common-sense theory of emotion

Question 2

When we eat, the pancreas releases insulin, which lowers blood sugar and will eventually increase the feeling of hunger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Luc said, "I don't care what I do as long as I am in control!" What need is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  need for achievement 
B)  need for affiliation 
C)  need for power 
D)  need for sex 
A)  need for achievement 
B)  need for affiliation 
C)  need for power 
D)  need for sex

Question 4

Problematic functioning of which of the following hormones can lead to overeating?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenaline 
B)  peptic acid 
C)  leptin 
D)  lipotor 
A)  adrenaline 
B)  peptic acid 
C)  leptin 
D)  lipotor

Question 5

According to the Cannon-Bard theory, subcortical brain activity sends signals to arouse the body and signal emotion at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the lowest need in Maslow's hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological 
B)  safety 
C)  achievement 
D)  self-actualization 
A)  physiological 
B)  safety 
C)  achievement 
D)  self-actualization

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the three elements of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Objective experience 
B)  Behavioral reaction 
C)  Physical arousal 
D)  Subjective experience 
A)  Objective experience 
B)  Behavioral reaction 
C)  Physical arousal 
D)  Subjective experience

Question 8

According to set-point theory, the size of fat cells is determined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  heredity. 
B)  eating habits during adolescence and adulthood. 
C)  diet during the first two years of life. 
D)  the mother's diet before birth of the child. 
A)  heredity. 
B)  eating habits during adolescence and adulthood. 
C)  diet during the first two years of life. 
D)  the mother's diet before birth of the child.

Question 9

In psychology, instinct approaches to motivation have faded because they lacked the goal of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  description 
B)  explanation 
C)  prediction 
D)  change 
A)  description 
B)  explanation 
C)  prediction 
D)  change

Question 10

________ proposed that two things have to happen before emotion occurs: physical arousal and labeling.

Accepted Answer

A)  Plutchik 
B)  James and Lange 
C)  Cannon and Bard 
D)  Schachter and Singer 
A)  Plutchik 
B)  James and Lange 
C)  Cannon and Bard 
D)  Schachter and Singer

Question 11

According to the ________ theory, arousal of organs and the experience of emotion are simultaneous.

Accepted Answer

A)  Schachter and Singer 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  James-Lange 
D)  appraisal 
A)  Schachter and Singer 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  James-Lange 
D)  appraisal

Question 12

The idea that bodily arousal and the experience of emotion arise in tandem forms the essence of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  LeDoux's theory 
B)  cognitive theory 
C)  James-Lange theory 
D)  Cannon-Bard theory 
A)  LeDoux's theory 
B)  cognitive theory 
C)  James-Lange theory 
D)  Cannon-Bard theory

Question 13

Which level of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy is epitomized by the U.S. Army's slogan "Be all that you can be"?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Damage to the ________ in rats can cause them to starve to death, while damage to the ________ will cause them to eat and eat and eat.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral hypothalamus; ventromedial hypothalamus 
B)  ventromedial hypothalamus; lateral hypothalamus 
C)  liver; kidneys 
D)  pancreas; stomach 
A)  lateral hypothalamus; ventromedial hypothalamus 
B)  ventromedial hypothalamus; lateral hypothalamus 
C)  liver; kidneys 
D)  pancreas; stomach

Question 15

Anger is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary reflex 
B)  emotion 
C)  motive 
D)  social drive 
A)  primary reflex 
B)  emotion 
C)  motive 
D)  social drive

Question 16

Which two different terms BEST describe Schachter and Singer's theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  arousal and physiology 
B)  behavior and genetics 
C)  arousal and context 
D)  nature and nurture 
A)  arousal and physiology 
B)  behavior and genetics 
C)  arousal and context 
D)  nature and nurture

Question 17

To explain the human universality and variability of emotions, Ekman and his associates ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  developed a concept of "display rules," which are rules for emotional expression 
B)  developed an interobserver system to make sure that observers defined expressions reliably 
C)  interviewed all participants in order to assess unexpressed feelings and motivations 
D)  monitored the brain waves of participants to determine which hemisphere had higher activation 
A)  developed a concept of "display rules," which are rules for emotional expression 
B)  developed an interobserver system to make sure that observers defined expressions reliably 
C)  interviewed all participants in order to assess unexpressed feelings and motivations 
D)  monitored the brain waves of participants to determine which hemisphere had higher activation

Question 18

Which of the following statements would best be associated with Carol Dweck?

Accepted Answer

A)  Looking smart is better than being smart. 
B)  Failure is a good way to learn. 
C)  Never fail, no matter what. 
D)  The best way to succeed is to always have the right answer. 
A)  Looking smart is better than being smart. 
B)  Failure is a good way to learn. 
C)  Never fail, no matter what. 
D)  The best way to succeed is to always have the right answer.

Question 19

Things that attract or lure people to action are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  instincts 
B)  incentives 
C)  stimuli 
D)  bait 
A)  instincts 
B)  incentives 
C)  stimuli 
D)  bait

Question 20

An instinct is a tendency that is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  learned 
B)  conditioned 
C)  biologically innate 
D)  easily controlled 
A)  learned 
B)  conditioned 
C)  biologically innate 
D)  easily controlled

The phrase "I'm embarrassed because my face is red" is BEST explained by which theory of emotion?

When we eat, the pancreas releases insulin, which lowers blood sugar and will eventually increase the feeling of hunger.

Luc said, "I don't care what I do as long as I am in control!" What need is this?

Problematic functioning of which of the following hormones can lead to overeating?

According to the Cannon-Bard theory, subcortical brain activity sends signals to arouse the body and signal emotion at the same time.

What is the lowest need in Maslow's hierarchy?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three elements of emotion?

According to set-point theory, the size of fat cells is determined by:

In psychology, instinct approaches to motivation have faded because they lacked the goal of ________.

________ proposed that two things have to happen before emotion occurs: physical arousal and labeling.

According to the ________ theory, arousal of organs and the experience of emotion are simultaneous.

The idea that bodily arousal and the experience of emotion arise in tandem forms the essence of ________.

Which level of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy is epitomized by the U.S. Army's slogan "Be all that you can be"?

Damage to the in rats can cause them to starve to death, while damage to the will cause them to eat and eat and eat.

Anger is a(n) ________.

Which two different terms BEST describe Schachter and Singer's theory of emotion?

To explain the human universality and variability of emotions, Ekman and his associates ________.

Which of the following statements would best be associated with Carol Dweck?

Things that attract or lure people to action are ________.

An instinct is a tendency that is ________.

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Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

The phrase "I'm embarrassed because my face is red" is BEST explained by which theory of emotion?

When we eat, the pancreas releases insulin, which lowers blood sugar and will eventually increase the feeling of hunger.

Luc said, "I don't care what I do as long as I am in control!" What need is this?

Problematic functioning of which of the following hormones can lead to overeating?

According to the Cannon-Bard theory, subcortical brain activity sends signals to arouse the body and signal emotion at the same time.

What is the lowest need in Maslow's hierarchy?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three elements of emotion?

According to set-point theory, the size of fat cells is determined by:

In psychology, instinct approaches to motivation have faded because they lacked the goal of ________.

________ proposed that two things have to happen before emotion occurs: physical arousal and labeling.

According to the ________ theory, arousal of organs and the experience of emotion are simultaneous.

The idea that bodily arousal and the experience of emotion arise in tandem forms the essence of ________.

Which level of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy is epitomized by the U.S. Army's slogan "Be all that you can be"?

Damage to the ________ in rats can cause them to starve to death, while damage to the ________ will cause them to eat and eat and eat.

Anger is a(n) ________.

Which two different terms BEST describe Schachter and Singer's theory of emotion?

To explain the human universality and variability of emotions, Ekman and his associates ________.

Which of the following statements would best be associated with Carol Dweck?

Things that attract or lure people to action are ________.

An instinct is a tendency that is ________.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

Sexuality and Gender

Stress and Health

Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Filters

Damage to the in rats can cause them to starve to death, while damage to the will cause them to eat and eat and eat.