Question 1

Darwin argued that facial expressions of emotion are:

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A)   biologically irrelevant.
B)   learned.
C)   maladaptive.
D)   innate. D

Question 2

Current approaches to the physiology of stress have found that:

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A)   most of Selye's ideas about the general adaptation syndrome were incorrect because the biological changes are not adaptive in the short run.
B)   when you are under stress, the hypothalamus sends messages to the endocrine glands along two major pathways.
C)   when you are under stress, the parasympathetic division of the nervous system becomes activated for a "fight or flight" response.
D)   one result of HPA axis activation is decreased energy, leading a person to become lethargic and apathetic. B

Question 3

Casey hears a rattling sound as she hikes through the desert. Her muscles tense, her blood pressure rises, and her digestion shuts down. According to Hans Selye, she is in the:

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A)   chronic stress phase.
B)   alarm phase.
C)   exhaustion phase.
D)   resistance phase. B

Question 4

Hamid has worked in the postal distribution centre of a large company for 12 years. He has a supervisor watching him all day and his job is repetitive. His brother Asif is a supervisor at the same company with ten people reporting to him and he must make many decisions every day. How do the two jobs compare in terms of stress?

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A)   Hamid's job is more stressful.
B)   Asif's job is more stressful.
C)   Their jobs are equally stressful.
D)   Whether the job is stressful will depend on the person.

Question 5

Many researchers believe that mirror neurons allow humans to:

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A)   experience empathy.
B)   coordinate complicated motor tasks.
C)   develop facial expressions for basic emotions.
D)   reverse left-right movements when performing a task in front of a mirror.

Question 6

The polygraph is based on the assumption that a person who is guilty and fearful will have:

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A)   decreased flow of epinephrine.
B)   decreased flow of norepinephrine.
C)   increased activity in the autonomic nervous system.
D)   increased activity in the hippocampus.

Question 7

When emotions spread from one person to another, it is known as:

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A)   facial feedback.
B)   mood contagion.
C)   secondary emotion.
D)   emotion work.

Question 8

Jillian got a B on her psychology midterm and she is proud and overjoyed. But her friend, Halley, who also got a B, is absolutely furious. How does this example illustrate the importance of appraisal in emotional responses?

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Question 9

When you are under stress, the brain's ________ sends messages to the endocrine glands along two major pathways.

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

Question 10

"This class drives me crazy, but I'm better off than my friends who aren't in college." This is an example of which coping strategy?

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A)   empathy
B)   denial
C)   avoidance
D)   social comparison

Question 11

After their home in Ontario is damaged by a tornado, a couple talks about the event over and over in order to make sense of it and decide what to do. Their behaviour is an example of:

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A)   reappraisal.
B)   distraction.
C)   emotion-focused coping.
D)   problem-focused coping.

Question 12

The HPA axis is a system activated to:

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A)   carry messages from special receptors in the skin to the brain.
B)   control the sensory and motor nerves.
C)   energize the body to respond to stressors.
D)   relax the body and help it conserve energy.

Question 13

Emotions are often visibly expressed on the face. In what ways have modern psychologists confirmed Darwin's concepts regarding facial expressions? Describe Paul Ekman's research regarding the expression of emotion.

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Question 14

As Molly looks at the grade scored in her final exams, she thinks, "I did well on this exam, because my roommate helped me study." Molly's thoughts suggest that she has:

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A)   conscientiousness.
B)   a tendency to exert primary control.
C)   an internal locus of control.
D)   an external locus of control.

Question 15

Anna is the front-desk manager of a hotel. What is "emotion work" and in what ways is it necessary for Anna's job?

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Question 16

Ingrid has a rough day at work and is feeling stressed. When she gets home, her partner gives her a long hug and then they curl up on the couch and watch a movie. What hormone will likely be released in Ingrid's brain that will help diminish the effects of her work stress?

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A)   epinephrine
B)   HPA
C)   cortisol
D)   oxytocin

Question 17

A person is in the _______________ of the general adaptation syndrome when the body becomes more vulnerable to other stressors. For example, when the body is mobilized to fight off the flu, it is easier to be annoyed by minor frustrations.

Accepted Answer

A)   chronic stress phase
B)   alarm phase
C)   exhaustion phase
D)   resistance phase

Question 18

Schachter and Singer argued that two factors determine the experience of emotion. The two factors are:

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A)   cognitive interpretation and cultural influence.
B)   physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation.
C)   perception and attribution.
D)   physiological arousal and cultural rules.

Question 19

What are some problems with law enforcement agencies using polygraph machines to detect lies and deception? What other technologies are researchers trying to use to measure the physiological signs of lying?

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Question 20

In the ________ of the general adaptation syndrome, the body mobilizes the sympathetic nervous system to meet an immediate threat.

Accepted Answer

A)   resistance phase
B)   alarm phase
C)   exhaustion phase
D)   exertion phase

Exam 11: Emotion, Stress, and Health