Question 1

Lie detectors are a common part of many television shows and movies. How does the traditional polygraph detector work? Do they appear to actually determine whether a person is lying or not? What new approach to detecting lying is discussed in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

____________motives are geared toward gaining rewards or public recognition.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mastery 
B)  Performance 
C)  Egocentric 
D)  Approach

Question 3

Nila's younger brother does not like the meatloaf their mother made for dinner. When Nila is not looking, her brother secretly scoops some of his meatloaf onto her plate so that, although Nila is eating meatloaf, the amount on her plate remains about the same. Which of the following is most likely to happen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nila will eat her normal amount and then stop when she feels full. 
B)  Nila will eat less than she normally would. 
C)  Nila will eat more than she normally would. 
D)  Nila will develop a dislike for meatloaf.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about how humans display emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  While some basic emotions are universally recognized, different cultures have unique ways of displaying some emotions. 
B)  All emotional displays are understood across all cultures. 
C)  There are no emotional displays that are universally understood across all cultures. 
D)  Emotional displays are determined by context, but not by culture.

Question 5

For Maslow, the most highly evolved motive is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  esteem 
B)  physiological need 
C)  intellectual need 
D)  self-actualization

Question 6

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, when Jose complies with instructions to look angry, it is most likely that

Accepted Answer

A)  he will be amused to be simulating anger. 
B)  he will be pleased that he does it so well. 
C)  his positive feelings will decrease. 
D)  his reaction will depend on his age.

Question 7

Which of the following most accurately describes sexuality in adults in their 60s through 80s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexuality remains fairly constant throughout adulthood. 
B)  Sexuality decreases in older adults, but this is generally not considered a problem during this phase of life. 
C)  Sexuality decreases in older adults, which is a source of discontent for many older adults. 
D)  Sexuality increases in later adulthood, primarily because children moving out and retirement allow for more intimacy.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a display rule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biting one's lip in embarrassment 
B)  Dropping one's jaw in surprise 
C)  Suppressing anger during a debate 
D)  Expressing happiness to a loved one

Question 9

The case of John Sharon, who suffers from temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), is told in your textbook. What unusual symptom do John and others with TLE have?

Accepted Answer

A)  the complete absence of emotions 
B)  feelings of intense joy and spiritual experiences 
C)  the inability to understand the meaning of emotional words 
D)  the inability to express emotions through facial expressions.

Question 10

In a study discussed in your textbook, participants had nutrients delivered directly into their stomachs via a feeding tube. Compared to control subjects who believed they were being tube-fed but were not, tube-fed participants

Accepted Answer

A)  consumed more food. 
B)  consumed less food. 
C)  consumed the same amount of food. 
D)  consumed less nutritious food but more junk food.

Question 11

Which of the following is a weakness of the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive appraisal is not a component. 
B)  The theory does not address the subjective feeling of emotion. 
C)  The theory ignores the role of physiological reactions. 
D)  Awareness always precedes physiological reactions during emotions.

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding lie detectors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lie detectors are accepted as valid evidence in most U.S. courts, but not in other countries. 
B)  Research suggests that traditional polygraphs are about 78% accurate as lie detectors. 
C)  Polygraphs are able to detect arousal, but are not valid indicators of lying. 
D)  Researchers have been unable to identify any potential lie detector replacements for the polygraph.

Question 13

Loneliness is a risk factor for illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is the most recent conclusion concerning the role of stomach contractions in signaling hunger? They:

Accepted Answer

A)  have no influence. 
B)  play a minor role. 
C)  play a major role. 
D)  cannot be studied because of lack of technology.

Question 15

Which of the following is true about the following claim: "Men are more likely to masturbate and report casual sex."

Accepted Answer

A)  This is a stereotype, men do not engage in these behaviors any more than women. 
B)  This is true for the vast majority of men and women. 
C)  On average this is true, but there is a high amount of variability in these behaviors for both men and women. 
D)  The opposite is actually true; women engage in these behaviors more frequently than men.

Question 16

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy, which needs must be met first?

Accepted Answer

A)  esteem 
B)  safety 
C)  physiological 
D)  belongingness and love

Question 17

The correct order of Maslow's hierarchy of motives from most primitive to the most complex and human is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  safety, physiological, belongingness, esteem, self-actualization 
B)  physiological, esteem, self-actualization, safety, belongingness 
C)  physiological, esteem, safety, belongingness, self-actualization 
D)  physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, self-actualization

Question 18

After narrowly avoiding a car accident, your arousal returns to a baseline state because of activity in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic nervous system 
B)  parasympathetic nervous system 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  amygdala

Question 19

Describe the key concepts behind the James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, and two-factor theories of emotion. Provide examples for each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Bob tells Jan that he is feeling fine, but Jan doesn't believe him. What should she focus on to have the BEST chance of identifying any emotions Bob might be hiding?

Accepted Answer

A)  his words 
B)  his body posture 
C)  his vocal intonations 
D)  his facial expressions

Exam 11: Motivation and Emotion