Question 1

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 2

Which of the following is a criticism of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A) The highest level has never been attained. 
B) Self-actualization is actually a biological drive. 
C) The hierarchy does not have any focus on social needs. 
D) There is a lack of scientific support. 
A) The highest level has never been attained. 
B) Self-actualization is actually a biological drive. 
C) The hierarchy does not have any focus on social needs. 
D) There is a lack of scientific support.

Question 3

According to McClelland,the Need for Achievement supports the idea that humans want to have control over other people to complete this physiological need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is one of the criticisms of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A) The highest level has never been attained. 
B) Self-actualization is actually a biological drive. 
C) The hierarchy does not have any focus on social needs. 
D) Some people who struggle with lower needs may still satisfy higher needs. 
A) The highest level has never been attained. 
B) Self-actualization is actually a biological drive. 
C) The hierarchy does not have any focus on social needs. 
D) Some people who struggle with lower needs may still satisfy higher needs.

Question 5

The instinct approach to motivation is the idea that motivation by humans is similar to that of animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following activities is inconsistent with drive-reduction theory?

Accepted Answer

A) eating food that tastes bad 
B) going swimming on a hot day 
C) eating when you are not hungry 
D) smoking pot to relax 
A) eating food that tastes bad 
B) going swimming on a hot day 
C) eating when you are not hungry 
D) smoking pot to relax

Question 7

Which of the following is the correct order of the stages of the GTD method discussed in your chapter?

Accepted Answer

A) Capture,Organize,Process,Do,Complete 
B) Do,Process,Capture,Organize,Complete 
C) Process,Organize,Capture,Do,Complete 
D) Capture,Process,Organize,Complete,Do 
A) Capture,Organize,Process,Do,Complete 
B) Do,Process,Capture,Organize,Complete 
C) Process,Organize,Capture,Do,Complete 
D) Capture,Process,Organize,Complete,Do

Question 8

The need for money is an example of an acquired drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A desire to perform a behavior to obtain an external reward or avoid punishment is known as extrinsic motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ can vary from culture to culture and are socially acceptable ways of showing emotion in public settings.

Accepted Answer

A) Phonemes 
B) Facial grids 
C) Display rules 
D) Expressional norms 
A) Phonemes 
B) Facial grids 
C) Display rules 
D) Expressional norms

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) American men and women both eat to reduce depression,whereas Japanese men and women eat to reduce anger. 
B) American women eat when they are depressed,whereas Japanese women eat because of social demands. 
C) There were no differences in the eating habits of American and Japanese men and women. 
D) Japanese men ate more than both American men and women. 
A) American men and women both eat to reduce depression,whereas Japanese men and women eat to reduce anger. 
B) American women eat when they are depressed,whereas Japanese women eat because of social demands. 
C) There were no differences in the eating habits of American and Japanese men and women. 
D) Japanese men ate more than both American men and women.

Question 12

The ________ theory of emotion states that the experience of emotion occurs simultaneously with biological changes.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

As the week draws to a close,Nancy reviews the lessons she gave to her students,thinks about the papers she has graded and returned,and speculates on the exam that she wrote to give on Monday morning.Which stage of the GTD model is Nancy currently engaging in?

Accepted Answer

A) first stage 
B) second stage 
C) third stage 
D) fourth stage 
A) first stage 
B) second stage 
C) third stage 
D) fourth stage

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an acquired drive?

Accepted Answer

A) a drive for great wealth 
B) a drive to be successful in school 
C) a drive to eat when hungry 
D) a drive for high levels of achievement 
A) a drive for great wealth 
B) a drive to be successful in school 
C) a drive to eat when hungry 
D) a drive for high levels of achievement

Question 15

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 16

According to Dweck,the best parenting advice one can give to help children succeed is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) praise the good behavior and punish the bad 
B) praise the good but say nothing about the bad behavior 
C) constructively criticize and link with praise for effort 
D) criticize bad behavior and minimally praise good behavior 
A) praise the good behavior and punish the bad 
B) praise the good but say nothing about the bad behavior 
C) constructively criticize and link with praise for effort 
D) criticize bad behavior and minimally praise good behavior

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) the need for affiliation 
B) intrinsic motivation 
C) extrinsic motivation 
D) a mastery goal 
A) the need for affiliation 
B) intrinsic motivation 
C) extrinsic motivation 
D) a mastery goal

Question 18

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy,self-actualization is the need that must be met first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What do we call biologically determined,innate patterns of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) drives 
B) instincts 
C) releasing behaviors 
D) universal behaviors 
A) drives 
B) instincts 
C) releasing behaviors 
D) universal behaviors

Question 20

A newspaper reporter looks for interesting stories related to weight,weight control,and obesity.In recent years,which of these titles might have been used for a story?

Accepted Answer

A) "Leptin: A Hormone Regulating Appetite" 
B) "Stomach Size: An Overlooked Factor in Hunger" 
C) "When It Comes to Weight,Focus on the Right Hemisphere" 
D) "Obesity: Not Really a Problem Anymore" 
A) "Leptin: A Hormone Regulating Appetite" 
B) "Stomach Size: An Overlooked Factor in Hunger" 
C) "When It Comes to Weight,Focus on the Right Hemisphere" 
D) "Obesity: Not Really a Problem Anymore"

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

Which of the following is a criticism of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

According to McClelland,the Need for Achievement supports the idea that humans want to have control over other people to complete this physiological need.

What is one of the criticisms of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

The instinct approach to motivation is the idea that motivation by humans is similar to that of animals.

Which of the following activities is inconsistent with drive-reduction theory?

Which of the following is the correct order of the stages of the GTD method discussed in your chapter?

The need for money is an example of an acquired drive.

A desire to perform a behavior to obtain an external reward or avoid punishment is known as extrinsic motivation.

________ can vary from culture to culture and are socially acceptable ways of showing emotion in public settings.

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

The ________ theory of emotion states that the experience of emotion occurs simultaneously with biological changes.

As the week draws to a close,Nancy reviews the lessons she gave to her students,thinks about the papers she has graded and returned,and speculates on the exam that she wrote to give on Monday morning.Which stage of the GTD model is Nancy currently engaging in?

Which of the following is NOT an acquired drive?

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

According to Dweck,the best parenting advice one can give to help children succeed is ________.

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

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy,self-actualization is the need that must be met first.

What do we call biologically determined,innate patterns of behavior?

A newspaper reporter looks for interesting stories related to weight,weight control,and obesity.In recent years,which of these titles might have been used for a story?

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Exam 9: Motivation, Stress, and Emotion

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

Which of the following is a criticism of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

According to McClelland,the Need for Achievement supports the idea that humans want to have control over other people to complete this physiological need.

What is one of the criticisms of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

The instinct approach to motivation is the idea that motivation by humans is similar to that of animals.

Which of the following activities is inconsistent with drive-reduction theory?

Which of the following is the correct order of the stages of the GTD method discussed in your chapter?

The need for money is an example of an acquired drive.

A desire to perform a behavior to obtain an external reward or avoid punishment is known as extrinsic motivation.

________ can vary from culture to culture and are socially acceptable ways of showing emotion in public settings.

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

The ________ theory of emotion states that the experience of emotion occurs simultaneously with biological changes.

As the week draws to a close,Nancy reviews the lessons she gave to her students,thinks about the papers she has graded and returned,and speculates on the exam that she wrote to give on Monday morning.Which stage of the GTD model is Nancy currently engaging in?

Which of the following is NOT an acquired drive?

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

According to Dweck,the best parenting advice one can give to help children succeed is ________.

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

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy,self-actualization is the need that must be met first.

What do we call biologically determined,innate patterns of behavior?

A newspaper reporter looks for interesting stories related to weight,weight control,and obesity.In recent years,which of these titles might have been used for a story?

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition

Development Across the Life Span

Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Statistics in Psychology

Applied Psychology and Psychology Careers

Psychology in Action

Filters