Question 1

To combat depression,Simone's therapist told her to practice smiling.What theory of emotion does Simone's therapist support?

Accepted Answer

A)  facial-feedback 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  James-Lange 
D)  Cognitive-mediational 
A)  facial-feedback 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  James-Lange 
D)  Cognitive-mediational

Question 2

Arousal theory deviates from drive-reduction theory because we are NOT always motivated to reduce arousal back to some neutral state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Marcia is undergoing an fMRI to determine if she is lying about her role in a bank robbery.How might the fMRI evidence by used?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can accurately show if Marcia is lying. 
B)  It can accurately show if Marcia is remembering taking part in the bank robbery. 
C)  It can accurately show if Marcia is upset about her role in the bank robbery. 
D)  None of these. fMRI cannot accurately detect lying behaviour in individuals. 
A)  It can accurately show if Marcia is lying. 
B)  It can accurately show if Marcia is remembering taking part in the bank robbery. 
C)  It can accurately show if Marcia is upset about her role in the bank robbery. 
D)  None of these. fMRI cannot accurately detect lying behaviour in individuals.

Question 4

Match the appropriate terms in the left column to the definitions in the right column.

Accepted Answer

1.F: Body weight set point
2.H: Self-det

Question 5

What brain structure sends "hunger" signals that cause an animal to eat?

Accepted Answer

A)  pons 
B)  ventromedial hypothalamus 
C)  lateral hypothalamus 
D)  thalamus 
A)  pons 
B)  ventromedial hypothalamus 
C)  lateral hypothalamus 
D)  thalamus

Question 6

What is the difference between the psychological need for affiliation and the need for achievement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain size influences the need for affiliation, but not achievement. 
B)  Achievement is defined in the same way across different societies, but affiliation is not. 
C)  Affiliation is a basic psychological need, but achievement is not. 
D)  Affiliation is less important than achievement. 
A)  Brain size influences the need for affiliation, but not achievement. 
B)  Achievement is defined in the same way across different societies, but affiliation is not. 
C)  Affiliation is a basic psychological need, but achievement is not. 
D)  Affiliation is less important than achievement.

Question 7

Jelena is singing in a musical that involves her saying the sounds 'ee' and 'ah' repeatedly.What effect is this likely to have on her mood and why?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is likely to lower her mood because making these sounds stimulates a facial muscle pattern that is like when we are sad. 
B)  It is likely to improve her mood because making these sounds lowers the temperature of the blood going to the brain. 
C)  It is likely to lower her mood because making these sounds stimulates the same hormones involved in aggression and territory defense. 
D)  It is likely to improve her mood because making these sounds stimulates the temporal lobe which holds our positive memories. 
A)  It is likely to lower her mood because making these sounds stimulates a facial muscle pattern that is like when we are sad. 
B)  It is likely to improve her mood because making these sounds lowers the temperature of the blood going to the brain. 
C)  It is likely to lower her mood because making these sounds stimulates the same hormones involved in aggression and territory defense. 
D)  It is likely to improve her mood because making these sounds stimulates the temporal lobe which holds our positive memories.

Question 8

An individual state that occurs in response to some internal or external event is defined as a(n)___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An individual state that occurs in response...

Question 9

Another name for blood sugar is

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  glucose. 
D)  collagen. 
A)  dopamine. 
B)  lipids. 
C)  glucose. 
D)  collagen.

Question 10

Describe the difference between primary and secondary incentives.Provide an example of each type of incentive.

Accepted Answer

Primary incentives are innate,

Question 11

Brunetta has recently lost 25 pounds.Based on what you have learned about body weight set point,which of the following would you predict?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brunetta will continue to lose weight as her metabolism will have increased. 
B)  Brunetta will gain back about 10% of the weight she lost before she begins to lose again. 
C)  Brunetta will gradually return to her original weight. 
D)  Brunetta will gain back the weight she lost and gain additional weight. 
A)  Brunetta will continue to lose weight as her metabolism will have increased. 
B)  Brunetta will gain back about 10% of the weight she lost before she begins to lose again. 
C)  Brunetta will gradually return to her original weight. 
D)  Brunetta will gain back the weight she lost and gain additional weight.

Question 12

What component of the nervous system acts to return the body to a normal state following an intense physiological reaction to emotion?

Accepted Answer

parasympat

Question 13

By 2 years of age,children can see the value of trading the acceptance of one candy for a whole bag of candy if they simply wait 30 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the behaviour of someone who has achieved self-actualization.

Accepted Answer

Exhibits s

Question 15

What beliefs do individuals from collectivist cultures have about achievement?

Accepted Answer

Achievement is viewed as a group rather

Question 16

When the cause for physical arousal is NOT apparent,from where do we obtain clues to help us identify the cause?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the cause for physical arousal is...

Question 17

If all behaviours were innate,which two types of psychological experiments would no longer be necessary?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If all behaviours were innate,which two types...

Question 18

While driving on the highway,Melanie suddenly sees a bee flying around in the car.According to the Cannon-Bard theory,which of the following will occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melanie will experience physiological arousal and then she will feel fear. 
B)  Melanie would think, "A bee in the car is dangerous", would then experience physiological arousal, and then label it as fear. 
C)  Melanie would experience physiological arousal and the emotion of fear at the same time. 
D)  Melanie would feel fear and then remember that bees in the car can be dangerous. 
A)  Melanie will experience physiological arousal and then she will feel fear. 
B)  Melanie would think, "A bee in the car is dangerous", would then experience physiological arousal, and then label it as fear. 
C)  Melanie would experience physiological arousal and the emotion of fear at the same time. 
D)  Melanie would feel fear and then remember that bees in the car can be dangerous.

Question 19

When Katrina first went away to university,she often called home almost every night because she was homesick.Six weeks into the semester,however,she only calls home once a week and is excited to tell her mother about the clubs she has joined and all the new friends she has made.Katrina probably does NOT call home as much because

Accepted Answer

A)  her drive to succeed is being met. 
B)  she now feels connected to friends at school so her need for affiliation has been met. 
C)  she need for autonomy has been met. 
D)  she feels a sense of achievement. 
A)  her drive to succeed is being met. 
B)  she now feels connected to friends at school so her need for affiliation has been met. 
C)  she need for autonomy has been met. 
D)  she feels a sense of achievement.

Question 20

What percentage of obesity is caused by medical conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  35% to 45% 
B)  20% to 30% 
C)  10% to 20% 
D)  1% to 5% 
A)  35% to 45% 
B)  20% to 30% 
C)  10% to 20% 
D)  1% to 5%

To combat depression,Simone's therapist told her to practice smiling.What theory of emotion does Simone's therapist support?

Arousal theory deviates from drive-reduction theory because we are NOT always motivated to reduce arousal back to some neutral state.

Marcia is undergoing an fMRI to determine if she is lying about her role in a bank robbery.How might the fMRI evidence by used?

Match the appropriate terms in the left column to the definitions in the right column.

What brain structure sends "hunger" signals that cause an animal to eat?

What is the difference between the psychological need for affiliation and the need for achievement?

Jelena is singing in a musical that involves her saying the sounds 'ee' and 'ah' repeatedly.What effect is this likely to have on her mood and why?

An individual state that occurs in response to some internal or external event is defined as a(n)___.

Another name for blood sugar is

Describe the difference between primary and secondary incentives.Provide an example of each type of incentive.

Brunetta has recently lost 25 pounds.Based on what you have learned about body weight set point,which of the following would you predict?

What component of the nervous system acts to return the body to a normal state following an intense physiological reaction to emotion?

By 2 years of age,children can see the value of trading the acceptance of one candy for a whole bag of candy if they simply wait 30 minutes.

Describe the behaviour of someone who has achieved self-actualization.

What beliefs do individuals from collectivist cultures have about achievement?

When the cause for physical arousal is NOT apparent,from where do we obtain clues to help us identify the cause?

If all behaviours were innate,which two types of psychological experiments would no longer be necessary?

While driving on the highway,Melanie suddenly sees a bee flying around in the car.According to the Cannon-Bard theory,which of the following will occur?

What percentage of obesity is caused by medical conditions?

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Exam 11: Motivation and Emotion

To combat depression,Simone's therapist told her to practice smiling.What theory of emotion does Simone's therapist support?

Arousal theory deviates from drive-reduction theory because we are NOT always motivated to reduce arousal back to some neutral state.

Marcia is undergoing an fMRI to determine if she is lying about her role in a bank robbery.How might the fMRI evidence by used?

Match the appropriate terms in the left column to the definitions in the right column.

What brain structure sends "hunger" signals that cause an animal to eat?

What is the difference between the psychological need for affiliation and the need for achievement?

Jelena is singing in a musical that involves her saying the sounds 'ee' and 'ah' repeatedly.What effect is this likely to have on her mood and why?

An individual state that occurs in response to some internal or external event is defined as a(n)___.

Another name for blood sugar is

Describe the difference between primary and secondary incentives.Provide an example of each type of incentive.

Brunetta has recently lost 25 pounds.Based on what you have learned about body weight set point,which of the following would you predict?

What component of the nervous system acts to return the body to a normal state following an intense physiological reaction to emotion?

By 2 years of age,children can see the value of trading the acceptance of one candy for a whole bag of candy if they simply wait 30 minutes.

Describe the behaviour of someone who has achieved self-actualization.

What beliefs do individuals from collectivist cultures have about achievement?

When the cause for physical arousal is NOT apparent,from where do we obtain clues to help us identify the cause?

If all behaviours were innate,which two types of psychological experiments would no longer be necessary?

While driving on the highway,Melanie suddenly sees a bee flying around in the car.According to the Cannon-Bard theory,which of the following will occur?

What percentage of obesity is caused by medical conditions?

Psychology Yesterday and Today

Psychology as a Science

Neuroscience

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence

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social Psychology

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Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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