Question 1

Incentive theory highlights the influence of external stimuli on behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Kinsey's work during the 1940s led to the realization that "normal" people engage in sexual behaviours such as oral sex,anal sex,and having multiple partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Approximately how many words in the English language refer to emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  200 
B)  300 
C)  400 
D)  500 
A)  200 
B)  300 
C)  400 
D)  500

Question 4

A physiological measure of emotion that collects data on muscle contractions in the face is known as facial ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A physiological measure of emotion that collects...

Question 5

What assumption is central to the idea that physiological reactions to stimuli can be used to assess emotional experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  that different emotions can cause similar physiological responses 
B)  that different emotions result in different physiological reactions 
C)  that the emotions caused by experiencing an event are like the emotions experienced when remembering the event 
D)  that our interpretation of the physiological reaction to an event is crucial to how we define our emotional experience 
A)  that different emotions can cause similar physiological responses 
B)  that different emotions result in different physiological reactions 
C)  that the emotions caused by experiencing an event are like the emotions experienced when remembering the event 
D)  that our interpretation of the physiological reaction to an event is crucial to how we define our emotional experience

Question 6

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,performance on a task is maximized when the arousal levels are

Accepted Answer

A)  higher for complex tasks and lower for simple tasks. 
B)  high for both complex and simple tasks. 
C)  low for both complex and simple tasks. 
D)  lower for complex task and higher for simple tasks. 
A)  higher for complex tasks and lower for simple tasks. 
B)  high for both complex and simple tasks. 
C)  low for both complex and simple tasks. 
D)  lower for complex task and higher for simple tasks.

Question 7

Label the areas that are involved in the reward pathway.
Ventral tegmental area
Nucleus accumbens
Prefrontal cortex
Frontal part of cerebral cortex
Cingulate cortex

Accepted Answer

from lower left - clockwise:
V

Question 8

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,what is the relationship between task difficulty and arousal?

Accepted Answer

Task difficulty is inversely related to

Question 9

Most human beings act to maximize positive experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Briefly explain each of the five major theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

-Several theories offer explanations for

Question 11

What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrinsic motivation causes more suffering with a failure than extrinsic motivation. 
B)  Intrinsic motivation is less motivating and doesn't engage behaviour as much as extrinsic motivation. 
C)  Intrinsic motivation is when the behaviour itself is engaging, whereas extrinsic motivation is when the behaviour is performed for an external reward. 
D)  Intrinsic motivation is more often associated with competition, whereas extrinsic motivation is more often associated with cooperation. 
A)  Intrinsic motivation causes more suffering with a failure than extrinsic motivation. 
B)  Intrinsic motivation is less motivating and doesn't engage behaviour as much as extrinsic motivation. 
C)  Intrinsic motivation is when the behaviour itself is engaging, whereas extrinsic motivation is when the behaviour is performed for an external reward. 
D)  Intrinsic motivation is more often associated with competition, whereas extrinsic motivation is more often associated with cooperation.

Question 12

Which of the following people is most likely satiated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tory, whose glucose levels are low 
B)  Cory, whose ventromedial hypothalamus is active 
C)  Dory, whose leptin levels are low 
D)  Rory, whose stretch receptors are not active 
A)  Tory, whose glucose levels are low 
B)  Cory, whose ventromedial hypothalamus is active 
C)  Dory, whose leptin levels are low 
D)  Rory, whose stretch receptors are not active

Question 13

Carl Rogers is famous for developing the hierarchy of needs model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Walking down the street,you are confronted by a dog baring its teeth and growling.According to the Schachter and Singer Two-Factor theory,which of the following is most likely to be the conclusion you reach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your heart is beating faster because you are afraid. 
B)  You are afraid because your heart is beating faster. 
C)  As your heart is beating fast in this dangerous situation, you must be afraid. 
D)  You are afraid because of the situation. 
A)  Your heart is beating faster because you are afraid. 
B)  You are afraid because your heart is beating faster. 
C)  As your heart is beating fast in this dangerous situation, you must be afraid. 
D)  You are afraid because of the situation.

Question 15

Which of the following persons is most likely to be happiest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Denise, a single female 
B)  Jonathan, a wealthy business man 
C)  Colleen, a healthy 67-year-old woman 
D)  Jack, a single male from Bulgaria 
A)  Denise, a single female 
B)  Jonathan, a wealthy business man 
C)  Colleen, a healthy 67-year-old woman 
D)  Jack, a single male from Bulgaria

Question 16

As described in the text,what documented health consequences are there for individuals who are in healthy long-term relationships with a significant other?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower occurrence of depression and longer life span 
B)  lower levels of anxiety and lower occurrence of depression 
C)  longer life span and lower levels of anxiety 
D)  higher levels of anxiety and lower occurrence of depression 
A)  lower occurrence of depression and longer life span 
B)  lower levels of anxiety and lower occurrence of depression 
C)  longer life span and lower levels of anxiety 
D)  higher levels of anxiety and lower occurrence of depression

Question 17

Stephanie is about to skydive for the first time and she is terrified.However,she does it anyways,screams for the first 20 seconds.What theory of motivation would have the most tough time explaining this behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchy of needs 
B)  incentive 
C)  arousal 
D)  drive reduction 
A)  hierarchy of needs 
B)  incentive 
C)  arousal 
D)  drive reduction

Question 18

Pablo's twin,Hugo,is a very happy person.What can we expect about Pablo?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is mainly unemotional. 
B)  He is dependent on Hugo for his happiness. 
C)  He is depressed. 
D)  He is also happy. 
A)  He is mainly unemotional. 
B)  He is dependent on Hugo for his happiness. 
C)  He is depressed. 
D)  He is also happy.

Question 19

Which of the following people most likely has anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shinjo, who has a BMI of 25 
B)  Lee, who eats many calories in one sitting and then purges through vomiting or consuming laxatives 
C)  Jayme, who consumes 500 calories a day because she sees herself as fat 
D)  Romy, who has a regular menstrual cycle 
A)  Shinjo, who has a BMI of 25 
B)  Lee, who eats many calories in one sitting and then purges through vomiting or consuming laxatives 
C)  Jayme, who consumes 500 calories a day because she sees herself as fat 
D)  Romy, who has a regular menstrual cycle

Question 20

What is polygamy?

Accepted Answer

a cultural arrangeme

Incentive theory highlights the influence of external stimuli on behaviour.

Kinsey's work during the 1940s led to the realization that "normal" people engage in sexual behaviours such as oral sex,anal sex,and having multiple partners.

Approximately how many words in the English language refer to emotion?

A physiological measure of emotion that collects data on muscle contractions in the face is known as facial ___.

What assumption is central to the idea that physiological reactions to stimuli can be used to assess emotional experiences?

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,performance on a task is maximized when the arousal levels are

Label the areas that are involved in the reward pathway. Ventral tegmental area Nucleus accumbens Prefrontal cortex Frontal part of cerebral cortex Cingulate cortex

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,what is the relationship between task difficulty and arousal?

Most human beings act to maximize positive experience.

Briefly explain each of the five major theories of motivation.

What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Which of the following people is most likely satiated?

Carl Rogers is famous for developing the hierarchy of needs model.

Walking down the street,you are confronted by a dog baring its teeth and growling.According to the Schachter and Singer Two-Factor theory,which of the following is most likely to be the conclusion you reach?

Which of the following persons is most likely to be happiest?

As described in the text,what documented health consequences are there for individuals who are in healthy long-term relationships with a significant other?

Stephanie is about to skydive for the first time and she is terrified.However,she does it anyways,screams for the first 20 seconds.What theory of motivation would have the most tough time explaining this behaviour?

Pablo's twin,Hugo,is a very happy person.What can we expect about Pablo?

Which of the following people most likely has anorexia nervosa?

What is polygamy?

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Exam 11: Motivation and Emotion

Incentive theory highlights the influence of external stimuli on behaviour.

Kinsey's work during the 1940s led to the realization that "normal" people engage in sexual behaviours such as oral sex,anal sex,and having multiple partners.

Approximately how many words in the English language refer to emotion?

A physiological measure of emotion that collects data on muscle contractions in the face is known as facial ___.

What assumption is central to the idea that physiological reactions to stimuli can be used to assess emotional experiences?

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,performance on a task is maximized when the arousal levels are

Label the areas that are involved in the reward pathway. Ventral tegmental area Nucleus accumbens Prefrontal cortex Frontal part of cerebral cortex Cingulate cortex

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,what is the relationship between task difficulty and arousal?

Most human beings act to maximize positive experience.

Briefly explain each of the five major theories of motivation.

What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Which of the following people is most likely satiated?

Carl Rogers is famous for developing the hierarchy of needs model.

Walking down the street,you are confronted by a dog baring its teeth and growling.According to the Schachter and Singer Two-Factor theory,which of the following is most likely to be the conclusion you reach?

Which of the following persons is most likely to be happiest?

As described in the text,what documented health consequences are there for individuals who are in healthy long-term relationships with a significant other?

Stephanie is about to skydive for the first time and she is terrified.However,she does it anyways,screams for the first 20 seconds.What theory of motivation would have the most tough time explaining this behaviour?

Pablo's twin,Hugo,is a very happy person.What can we expect about Pablo?

Which of the following people most likely has anorexia nervosa?

What is polygamy?

Psychology Yesterday and Today

Psychology as a Science

Neuroscience

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Personality

social Psychology

Stress,coping,and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters