Question 1

The strategy of anticipating failure and then compensating for this expectation by _____________ negative outcomes is known as defensive pessimism.

Accepted Answer

A) visualizing 
B) ignoring 
C) blocking any thought of 
D) mentally overpreparing for 
A) visualizing 
B) ignoring 
C) blocking any thought of 
D) mentally overpreparing for

Question 2

Which of the following theories states that emotions are from our interpretations of our bodily reactions to stimuli?

Accepted Answer

A) Somatic marker theory 
B) James-Lange theory of emotion 
C) Cannon-Bard theory of emotion 
D) Two-factor theory of emotion 
A) Somatic marker theory 
B) James-Lange theory of emotion 
C) Cannon-Bard theory of emotion 
D) Two-factor theory of emotion

Question 3

Which of the following statements about bulimia is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Persons with bulimia have a distorted view of how much food is too much food. 
B) Bulimia is not as damaging as anorexia nervosa. 
C) Binge eating and vomiting are common symptoms. 
D) Persons with bulimia have a distorted body image. 
A) Persons with bulimia have a distorted view of how much food is too much food. 
B) Bulimia is not as damaging as anorexia nervosa. 
C) Binge eating and vomiting are common symptoms. 
D) Persons with bulimia have a distorted body image.

Question 4

For no reason,Matthew Anderson started to pay special attention to a girl named Madison Adams (seated alphabetically right next to him)from the first day of school.This is one example of the ________ principle of attraction and relationship formation.

Accepted Answer

A) proximity 
B) serendipity 
C) similarity 
D) reciprocity 
A) proximity 
B) serendipity 
C) similarity 
D) reciprocity

Question 5

The _________________ is a fake emotional expression that provides a demonstration of how we can distinguish real from fake emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) covert smile 
B) overt smile 
C) Duchenne smile 
D) Pan Am smile 
A) covert smile 
B) overt smile 
C) Duchenne smile 
D) Pan Am smile

Question 6

___________ involves the study of personal space.

Accepted Answer

A) Nonverbal leakage 
B) Proxemics 
C) Emblem analysis 
D) Facial feedback 
A) Nonverbal leakage 
B) Proxemics 
C) Emblem analysis 
D) Facial feedback

Question 7

Which of the following levels of personal space is correctly matched with the corresponding distance?

Accepted Answer

A) Personal distance: 1.5 to 4 feet 
B) Public distance: 4 to 12 feet 
C) Intimate distance: 1.5 to 4 feet 
D) Social distance: 12 feet or more 
A) Personal distance: 1.5 to 4 feet 
B) Public distance: 4 to 12 feet 
C) Intimate distance: 1.5 to 4 feet 
D) Social distance: 12 feet or more

Question 8

A coworker you don't like has been bragging about how he performs at such a high level that he is 100 percent certain your boss is going to offer him a raise in an upcoming meeting.However,during that meeting,your boss fires this coworker.The glee that you secretly feel at the misfortune of your coworker is referred to as the emotion of _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) contempt 
B) pride 
C) amusement 
D) schadenfreude 
A) contempt 
B) pride 
C) amusement 
D) schadenfreude

Question 9

Based on variations in low or high levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin,researchers have discovered an interesting link between levels of sexual desire and

Accepted Answer

A) depression. 
B) migraine headaches. 
C) sexual orientation. 
D) number of orgasms. 
A) depression. 
B) migraine headaches. 
C) sexual orientation. 
D) number of orgasms.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a control question on the polygraph?

Accepted Answer

A) Do you live in Regina,Saskatchewan? 
B) Did you kill Chris on the afternoon of August 27? 
C) Have you ever been to the scene of the crime? 
D) Have you ever lied before? 
A) Do you live in Regina,Saskatchewan? 
B) Did you kill Chris on the afternoon of August 27? 
C) Have you ever been to the scene of the crime? 
D) Have you ever lied before?

Question 11

Scientific research has suggested that ________ seems to be the most important criterion to judge female attractiveness in the eye of men.

Accepted Answer

A) body height 
B) body size 
C) waist-to-hip ratio 
D) body weight 
A) body height 
B) body size 
C) waist-to-hip ratio 
D) body weight

Question 12

People with bulimia are least likely to

Accepted Answer

A) overeat. 
B) eat excessive amounts of food. 
C) lose weight. 
D) binge and purge in a cycle. 
A) overeat. 
B) eat excessive amounts of food. 
C) lose weight. 
D) binge and purge in a cycle.

Question 13

A ______________ occurs when an innocent person is incorrectly labelled as guilty or deceptive on the polygraph test.

Accepted Answer

A) false positive 
B) false negative 
C) true positive 
D) true negative 
A) false positive 
B) false negative 
C) true positive 
D) true negative

Question 14

Which individual has the highest risk for developing anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) A lower-class 26-year-old European man 
B) An upper-class 16-year-old North American boy 
C) An upper-class 16-year-old North American girl 
D) A lower-class 26-year-old European woman 
A) A lower-class 26-year-old European man 
B) An upper-class 16-year-old North American boy 
C) An upper-class 16-year-old North American girl 
D) A lower-class 26-year-old European woman

Question 15

Darren usually keeps a distance of about 4 to 12 feet while having conversations with strangers.This is one example of

Accepted Answer

A) intimate distance. 
B) personal distance. 
C) social distance. 
D) public distance. 
A) intimate distance. 
B) personal distance. 
C) social distance. 
D) public distance.

Question 16

What area of the brain is said to be larger in homosexual than in heterosexual men?

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C) corpus callosum 
D) hippocampus 
A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C) corpus callosum 
D) hippocampus

Question 17

According to the scientific research,which of the follow statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) If you are not happy,you must be worried about something. 
B) The reason why James is happy all the time is that he is still young. 
C) I cannot wait to move to Southern California! The people living in sunshine all year long look so happy. 
D) A little bit more money will just make my life easier if I don't have to worry about paying the rent every month. 
A) If you are not happy,you must be worried about something. 
B) The reason why James is happy all the time is that he is still young. 
C) I cannot wait to move to Southern California! The people living in sunshine all year long look so happy. 
D) A little bit more money will just make my life easier if I don't have to worry about paying the rent every month.

Question 18

Which statement reflects the similarity principle of attraction and relationship formation?

Accepted Answer

A) Don't judge a book by its cover. 
B) What goes around comes around. 
C) Birds of a feather flock together 
D) What is near is dear 
A) Don't judge a book by its cover. 
B) What goes around comes around. 
C) Birds of a feather flock together 
D) What is near is dear

Question 19

In Ekman's research,he found that ____________ was the most easily recognized emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) anger 
B) sadness 
C) happiness 
D) surprise 
A) anger 
B) sadness 
C) happiness 
D) surprise

Question 20

Which of the statements is true about homosexuality?

Accepted Answer

A) Homosexual people can be good parents. 
B) Homosexual people need to be changed to fit the society. 
C) Most homosexual people fall within either a masculine or feminine role. 
D) Homosexuality needs to be treated. 
A) Homosexual people can be good parents. 
B) Homosexual people need to be changed to fit the society. 
C) Most homosexual people fall within either a masculine or feminine role. 
D) Homosexuality needs to be treated.

Exam 11: D: Emotion and Motivation

The strategy of anticipating failure and then compensating for this expectation by _____________ negative outcomes is known as defensive pessimism.

Which of the following theories states that emotions are from our interpretations of our bodily reactions to stimuli?

Which of the following statements about bulimia is false?

For no reason,Matthew Anderson started to pay special attention to a girl named Madison Adams (seated alphabetically right next to him)from the first day of school.This is one example of the ________ principle of attraction and relationship formation.

The _________________ is a fake emotional expression that provides a demonstration of how we can distinguish real from fake emotions.

___________ involves the study of personal space.

Which of the following levels of personal space is correctly matched with the corresponding distance?

Based on variations in low or high levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin,researchers have discovered an interesting link between levels of sexual desire and

Which of the following is an example of a control question on the polygraph?

Scientific research has suggested that ________ seems to be the most important criterion to judge female attractiveness in the eye of men.

People with bulimia are least likely to

A ______________ occurs when an innocent person is incorrectly labelled as guilty or deceptive on the polygraph test.

Which individual has the highest risk for developing anorexia nervosa?

Darren usually keeps a distance of about 4 to 12 feet while having conversations with strangers.This is one example of

What area of the brain is said to be larger in homosexual than in heterosexual men?

According to the scientific research,which of the follow statements is true?

Which statement reflects the similarity principle of attraction and relationship formation?

In Ekman's research,he found that ____________ was the most easily recognized emotion.

Which of the statements is true about homosexuality?

A: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

B: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

C: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

D: Psychology and Scientific Thinking

A: Research Methods

B: Research Methods

C: Research Methods

D: Research Methods

A: Biological Psychology

B: Biological Psychology

C: Biological Psychology

D: Biological Psychology

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: Consciousness

B: Consciousness

C: Consciousness

D: Consciousness

A: Learning

B: Learning

C: Learning

D: Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

D: Memory

A: Thinking,reasoning,and Language

B: Language,thinking,and Reasoning

C: Language,thinking,and Reasoning

D: Language,thinking,and Reasoning

A: Intelligence and Iq Testing

B: Intelligence and Iq Testing

C: Intelligence and Iq Testing

D: Intelligence and Iq Testing

A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

A: Emotion and Motivation

B: Emotion and Motivation

C: Emotion and Motivation

A: Stress,coping,and Health

B: Stress,coping,and Health

C: Stress,coping,and Health

D: Stress,coping,and Health

A: Social Psychology

B: Social Psychology

C: Social Psychology

D: Social Psychology

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

D: Personality

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders

A: Psychological and Biological Treatments