Question 1

According to drive reduction theory,what occurs each time a behaviour results in drive reduction?

Accepted Answer

A) Tension is increased. 
B) Stability is reduced. 
C) Tension is reduced. 
D) Drives are increased. 
A) Tension is increased. 
B) Stability is reduced. 
C) Tension is reduced. 
D) Drives are increased.

Question 2

According to the discrete emotions theory,emotions are

Accepted Answer

A) significantly different across cultures. 
B) independent of any physiological responses at all. 
C) the shared experience across the civilized cultures only. 
D) to serve evolutionary functions. 
A) significantly different across cultures. 
B) independent of any physiological responses at all. 
C) the shared experience across the civilized cultures only. 
D) to serve evolutionary functions.

Question 3

According to the ____________ theory,we achieve homeostasis when hunger creates a drive to eat and restore proper levels of glucose in our blood.

Accepted Answer

A) set point 
B) contrast effect 
C) incentive 
D) glucostatic 
A) set point 
B) contrast effect 
C) incentive 
D) glucostatic

Question 4

Which statement is consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A) "I run because I'm afraid." 
B) "I'm crying because I'm sad." 
C) "I'm happy because I laugh." 
D) "I'm perspiring because I'm anxious." 
A) "I run because I'm afraid." 
B) "I'm crying because I'm sad." 
C) "I'm happy because I laugh." 
D) "I'm perspiring because I'm anxious."

Question 5

Rose is hiking in the mountains and suddenly comes across the path of a cougar.She feels that her heart is pounding,her palms are sweating,and she begins to run.It is only after she senses the physiological reaction of her body that she realizes she has never been so scared in her life.Which of the following theories best explains Rose's experience?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

If our behaviours and physiological reactions can give rise to our emotion changes,holding a pen with our teeth would most likely make us feel

Accepted Answer

A) happier. 
B) sadder. 
C) more surprised. 
D) more scared. 
A) happier. 
B) sadder. 
C) more surprised. 
D) more scared.

Question 7

Brain imaging studies on sexuality have demonstrated that the ________ is (are)activated when gay men smell the substance from male sweat.

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C) corpus callosum 
D) lateral ventricles 
A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C) corpus callosum 
D) lateral ventricles

Question 8

Which theory of emotion proposes that stimuli cause physiological changes in our bodies and emotions result from those physiological changes?

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 9

Which of the following is false in regards to persons with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) They have an intense interest in food but eat with disgust. 
B) They have a distorted view of their own body. 
C) They may have had a troubled childhood and adolescence. 
D) They are usually "out of control." 
A) They have an intense interest in food but eat with disgust. 
B) They have a distorted view of their own body. 
C) They may have had a troubled childhood and adolescence. 
D) They are usually "out of control."

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) Joan wants to live in a house with all the modern conveniences so that she may have more time to seek fulfillment from her career and family. 
B) Frank feels that he is a good salesman because he likes what he does and knows how to do it well. 
C) Barbara knows that as a teacher she is a good person because she realizes the importance of imparting knowledge to society. 
D) Mark works hard as a lawyer only so that he can attract more clients,more money,and be secure in the knowledge that his family can survive. 
A) Joan wants to live in a house with all the modern conveniences so that she may have more time to seek fulfillment from her career and family. 
B) Frank feels that he is a good salesman because he likes what he does and knows how to do it well. 
C) Barbara knows that as a teacher she is a good person because she realizes the importance of imparting knowledge to society. 
D) Mark works hard as a lawyer only so that he can attract more clients,more money,and be secure in the knowledge that his family can survive.

Question 11

Joanne has heard about a new treatment for her depression involving Botox injections to her face.She goes to a specialist to have the Botox injections,and notices that after about a week,her mood seems to have improved and she does not feel as depressed.This example is most consistent with which view of emotions?

Accepted Answer

A) Somatic marker theory 
B) Facial feedback hypothesis 
C) Two-factor theory 
D) Discrete emotions theory 
A) Somatic marker theory 
B) Facial feedback hypothesis 
C) Two-factor theory 
D) Discrete emotions theory

Question 12

According to Maslow,________ are the most fundamental and must get satisfied first.

Accepted Answer

A) safety needs 
B) belonging needs 
C) physiological needs 
D) esteem needs 
A) safety needs 
B) belonging needs 
C) physiological needs 
D) esteem needs

Question 13

Jane and Joe have been dating for three months.Jane feels an overwhelming longing for Joe and hates to be apart from him.This is one example of ________ love.

Accepted Answer

A) intimate 
B) passionate 
C) companionate 
D) empty 
A) intimate 
B) passionate 
C) companionate 
D) empty

Question 14

Ginnie is having a conversation with Dustin,and they are standing about 1.5 to 4 feet apart.Based on their proximity to each other,which of the following reflects the most likely relationship between the two individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) They are romantic partners and are whispering to each other. 
B) They are strangers having a conversation about the weather. 
C) They are close friends talking about an upcoming group event. 
D) They are casual acquaintances discussing course material. 
A) They are romantic partners and are whispering to each other. 
B) They are strangers having a conversation about the weather. 
C) They are close friends talking about an upcoming group event. 
D) They are casual acquaintances discussing course material.

Question 15

A 3-month-old baby named Bryan smiles even when he is alone.Scientific research has suggested that his smile should be attributed to

Accepted Answer

A) the reinforcements from his immediate surroundings. 
B) effective training by his mom. 
C) his innate motor programs from birth. 
D) his motivation to learn something new. 
A) the reinforcements from his immediate surroundings. 
B) effective training by his mom. 
C) his innate motor programs from birth. 
D) his motivation to learn something new.

Question 16

Personal space increases from childhood to early adulthood because

Accepted Answer

A) they fail to recognize themselves as distinct from others until their teenage years. 
B) children have not yet developed clear interpersonal boundaries. 
C) adults become more emotionally closed off as they age,whereas children openly express emotions. 
D) the area in children's brains responsible for spatial relations is not developed until adulthood. 
A) they fail to recognize themselves as distinct from others until their teenage years. 
B) children have not yet developed clear interpersonal boundaries. 
C) adults become more emotionally closed off as they age,whereas children openly express emotions. 
D) the area in children's brains responsible for spatial relations is not developed until adulthood.

Question 17

Studies suggest that people are more likely to be immersed in a task and enjoy it the best when

Accepted Answer

A) they are told they will receive $100 after finishing the task. 
B) they are told they will receive a certificate after finishing the task. 
C) they are told they will not be offered anything after completing the task. 
D) they are told they will be given $10 after getting the task done. 
A) they are told they will receive $100 after finishing the task. 
B) they are told they will receive a certificate after finishing the task. 
C) they are told they will not be offered anything after completing the task. 
D) they are told they will be given $10 after getting the task done.

Question 18

The two-factor theory of emotion suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) emotions are produced by both autonomic arousal and cognition. 
B) emotions are based upon our gut feelings. 
C) emotions are from our interpretations of bodily reactions to stimuli. 
D) emotions and bodily reactions are simultaneously produced by stimuli. 
A) emotions are produced by both autonomic arousal and cognition. 
B) emotions are based upon our gut feelings. 
C) emotions are from our interpretations of bodily reactions to stimuli. 
D) emotions and bodily reactions are simultaneously produced by stimuli.

Question 19

The theory stating that behaviours are motivated by an organism's attempts to reduce tension from conditions such as hunger or thirst and return the body to a state of balance is called ______ theory.

Accepted Answer

A) disequilibrium 
B) needs 
C) homeostatic 
D) drive reduction 
A) disequilibrium 
B) needs 
C) homeostatic 
D) drive reduction

Question 20

Jenny has an intense interest in food but eats sparingly and with disgust.She has an intense fear of becoming obese,and even though she looks emaciated,she still claims she "feels fat" and refuses to eat enough to maintain even a minimal normal body weight for her frame.She is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa. 
B) hormone under secretion. 
C) bulimia. 
D) leptin reduction. 
A) anorexia nervosa. 
B) hormone under secretion. 
C) bulimia. 
D) leptin reduction.

Exam 11: D: Emotion and Motivation

According to drive reduction theory,what occurs each time a behaviour results in drive reduction?

According to the discrete emotions theory,emotions are

According to the ____________ theory,we achieve homeostasis when hunger creates a drive to eat and restore proper levels of glucose in our blood.

Which statement is consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

If our behaviours and physiological reactions can give rise to our emotion changes,holding a pen with our teeth would most likely make us feel

Brain imaging studies on sexuality have demonstrated that the ________ is (are)activated when gay men smell the substance from male sweat.

Which theory of emotion proposes that stimuli cause physiological changes in our bodies and emotions result from those physiological changes?

Which of the following is false in regards to persons with anorexia nervosa?

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

According to Maslow,________ are the most fundamental and must get satisfied first.

Jane and Joe have been dating for three months.Jane feels an overwhelming longing for Joe and hates to be apart from him.This is one example of ________ love.

Ginnie is having a conversation with Dustin,and they are standing about 1.5 to 4 feet apart.Based on their proximity to each other,which of the following reflects the most likely relationship between the two individuals?

A 3-month-old baby named Bryan smiles even when he is alone.Scientific research has suggested that his smile should be attributed to

Personal space increases from childhood to early adulthood because

Studies suggest that people are more likely to be immersed in a task and enjoy it the best when

The two-factor theory of emotion suggests that

The theory stating that behaviours are motivated by an organism's attempts to reduce tension from conditions such as hunger or thirst and return the body to a state of balance is called ______ theory.

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

B: Psychological and Biological Treatments

C: Psychological and Biological Treatments