Question 1

People who diet intensely every other day lose as much weight as those who diet moderately every day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Maslow, needs that are an expression of tendencies for self-actualization, such as perfection, justice, and beauty, are called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Maslow, needs that are an...

Question 3

Basic emotions develop

Accepted Answer

A)  early in infancy. 
B)  in toddlerhood as language develops. 
C)  in preschool through learning. 
D)  in early elementary through socialization.

Question 4

Explain the causes of anorexia and bulimia and the treatments used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the causes of anorexia and bulimia...

Question 5

Asian cultures tend to express the emotion of anger less and regard it as less "natural" than do Western cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If NPY is present in large amounts, an animal will refuse to eat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Jet lag results when travelers experience a lack of synchronization between the local time of the place they have traveled to and their __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jet lag results when travelers experience a...

Question 8

Learned motives acquired as part of growing up in a particular culture are called __________ motives.

Accepted Answer

A)  social 
B)  primary 
C)  stimulus 
D)  homeostatic

Question 9

Amber is slightly above her normal weight. She feels that she has no control over her eating and often consumes large quantities of food in only an hour or so. Amber then either makes herself vomit or resorts to excessive exercise or fasting to prevent weight gain. From these observations, it appears that Amber is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  the taste aversion paradox. 
D)  the behavioral dieting syndrome.

Question 10

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The human sex drive is not necessary for individual survival, but is necessary for the survival of the human species. 
B)  The human sex drive refers to one's sexual orientation and the type of sexual behaviors one engages in. 
C)  The human sex drive is cyclic and homeostatic. 
D)  The human sex drive shows a clear relationship to deprivation, that is, the amount of time that has passed since the drive was last satisfied.

Question 11

We become uncomfortable when the activation of the body and nervous system is too low or too high, according to the __________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of We become uncomfortable when the activation of...

Question 12

The "target" of one's motivated behavior is known as a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "target" of one's motivated behavior is...

Question 13

Compare and contrast the traditional method of polygraphs and the newer method of fMRI scans to "detect lying." Include in your answer what each procedure measures, how each is administered, and the limitations and accuracy of these methods.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast the traditional method of...

Question 14

Needs for power, affiliation, approval, status, security, and achievement are referred to as learned motives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When you feel hunger or thirst, each of these psychological states would be classified as which element of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  need 
B)  drive 
C)  deprivation 
D)  incentive value

Question 16

According to Robert Plutchik, anticipation, joy, trust (acceptance), fear, surprise, sadness, disgust, and anger are

Accepted Answer

A)  the emotional blends. 
B)  the basic emotions. 
C)  arousal levels. 
D)  moods.

Question 17

Damage to the hunger satiety system can produce a very fat rat, a condition called

Accepted Answer

A)  acquired bulimia. 
B)  hipocampal obesity. 
C)  hypothalamic hyperphagia. 
D)  acromegaly.

Question 18

Which of the following would be considered intrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  reading a book on history for extra credit to improve your grade 
B)  reading a book on history to impress your teacher 
C)  reading a book on history to increase your knowledge 
D)  all of these

Question 19

After narrowly avoiding a collision on his way to school, Mike notices as he continues to drive that his heart rate and breathing are rapid and his muscles are tense. Mike is feeling the effects of the __________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After narrowly avoiding a collision on his...

Question 20

Which of the following refers to the motivation of the body and the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  biostimulation 
B)  organic initiation 
C)  estrus 
D)  arousal

Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

People who diet intensely every other day lose as much weight as those who diet moderately every day.

According to Maslow, needs that are an expression of tendencies for self-actualization, such as perfection, justice, and beauty, are called __________.

Basic emotions develop

Explain the causes of anorexia and bulimia and the treatments used.

Asian cultures tend to express the emotion of anger less and regard it as less "natural" than do Western cultures.

If NPY is present in large amounts, an animal will refuse to eat.

Jet lag results when travelers experience a lack of synchronization between the local time of the place they have traveled to and their __________.

Learned motives acquired as part of growing up in a particular culture are called __________ motives.

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is TRUE?

We become uncomfortable when the activation of the body and nervous system is too low or too high, according to the __________ theory.

The "target" of one's motivated behavior is known as a(n) __________.

Compare and contrast the traditional method of polygraphs and the newer method of fMRI scans to "detect lying." Include in your answer what each procedure measures, how each is administered, and the limitations and accuracy of these methods.

Needs for power, affiliation, approval, status, security, and achievement are referred to as learned motives.

When you feel hunger or thirst, each of these psychological states would be classified as which element of motivation?

According to Robert Plutchik, anticipation, joy, trust (acceptance) , fear, surprise, sadness, disgust, and anger are

Damage to the hunger satiety system can produce a very fat rat, a condition called

Which of the following would be considered intrinsic motivation?

After narrowly avoiding a collision on his way to school, Mike notices as he continues to drive that his heart rate and breathing are rapid and his muscles are tense. Mike is feeling the effects of the __________ nervous system.

Which of the following refers to the motivation of the body and the nervous system?