Question 1

Schachter and Singer proposed that what two things must happen before emotion occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical arousal and fight or flight 
B)  cognition and behavior 
C)  physical arousal and labeling 
D)  behavior and physical arousal

Question 2

Ajay's medically ideal weight is 250 pounds. He would be considered to be obese when and if he weighed __________ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  275 
B)  300 
C)  320 
D)  330

Question 3

Hormones that are secreted by the pancreas after we begin to eat and control fat levels, proteins, and carbohydrates are called __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin; glucagon 
B)  insulin; serotonin 
C)  glucagon; serotonin 
D)  glucagon; necon

Question 4

Thirst, sexual desire, and hunger are examples of __________ drives.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  reduction 
C)  acquired (secondary) 
D)  internalized

Question 5

According to Abraham Maslow, developing one's potential to its fullest extent results in __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The English words motivation and emotion come from the Latin root meaning "to move."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One factor in hunger seems to be the increase in __________, which causes blood sugar levels to eventually drop after we eat.

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol 
B)  lipoproteins 
C)  insulin 
D)  glucose

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the three elements of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  objective experience 
B)  behavioral reaction 
C)  physical arousal 
D)  subjective experience

Question 9

Leptin is a hormone involved in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  appetite control 
B)  metabolism control 
C)  digestion of fatty foods 
D)  neurotransmissions

Question 10

The problematic functioning of what hormone may contribute to overeating?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenaline 
B)  peptic acid 
C)  leptin 
D)  lipotor

Question 11

Which of the following statements is accurate concerning the interaction of culture and food?

Accepted Answer

A)  American men and women both eat to reduce depression, whereas Japanese men and women eat to reduce anger. 
B)  American women eat when they are depressed, whereas Japanese women eat because of social demands. 
C)  There are no differences in the eating habits of American and Japanese men and women. 
D)  Japanese men eat more than both American men and women.

Question 12

Compared to most people, Rocco appears to need a high level of arousal. He enjoys potentially life-threatening hobbies such as skydiving, swimming with sharks, and bungee jumping from bridges. Rocco is likely to be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a show-off 
B)  mentally unstable 
C)  a sensation seeker 
D)  unhealthy

Question 13

According to the __________ theory, the thalamus plays a significant role in one's emotions.

Accepted Answer

A)  James-Lange 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  Schachter-Singer 
D)  cognitive arousal

Question 14

What do we call biologically determined, innate patterns of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  drives 
B)  instincts 
C)  releasing behaviors 
D)  universal behaviors

Question 15

Which division of the nervous system is working when we experience emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonsympathetic division of the nervous system 
B)  sympathetic division of the nervous system 
C)  parasympathetic division of the somatic nervous system 
D)  central nervous system

Question 16

When we eat, the pancreas releases insulin, which lowers blood sugar and will eventually increase the feeling of hunger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Although Tamika just ate a huge meal and feels "stuffed," the idea of a chocolate sundae is too good to pass up. Which motivational term explains the appeal of the sundae?

Accepted Answer

A)  incentive 
B)  instinctive 
C)  drive reduction 
D)  cognitive dissonance

Question 18

Homeostasis refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  realizing one's full potential 
B)  a balanced state in the body's internal environment 
C)  a state of optimum stimulation either above or below equilibrium 
D)  the mechanism by which unconscious needs are satisfied

Question 19

An example of a primary drive is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  greed 
B)  thirst 
C)  wantonness 
D)  piety

Question 20

How do people become high achievers according to Dweck? Be sure to include information about the terms self and locus of control (internal and external), and provide at least two examples of her research supporting these ideas.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion