Question 1

Which of the following theories of emotion suggests that the physiological response occurs first, then the cognitive interpretation of the physiological response occurs, which then allows the appropriate emotion to be identified?

Accepted Answer

A) Schachter-Singer theory 
B) James-Lange theory 
C) Smith-Scott theory 
D) Cannon-Bard theory

Question 2

Which of the following statements is FALSE of basic emotions?

Accepted Answer

A) They are innate. 
B) They are universal. 
C) They are greatly influenced by experience. 
D) They can be determined from facial expressions.

Question 3

Rima is the newest attorney in a large law firm. She knows no one, and the only person who really knows her is the gentleman who interviewed and hired her. She is determined to work hard, get noticed, and get her first raise before the end of her first year of employment. Which component of the expectancy theory is likely motivating Rima the most?

Accepted Answer

A) achievement 
B) valence 
C) instrumentality 
D) social motives

Question 4

Dustin works at the local drugstore as a cashier. He feels his job is very simple, and he easily gets bored at work. In order for Dustin to perform at a high level at work, he should have _____ level of arousal.

Accepted Answer

A) an achievement 
B) a low 
C) a moderate 
D) a high

Question 5

The _____ assumes that humans are motivated to reduce tension, whereas the _____ assumes humans are sometimes motivated to increase tension.

Accepted Answer

A) drive-reduction theory; arousal theory 
B) arousal theory; hierarchy of needs 
C) drive-reduction theory; instinct theory 
D) arousal theory; drive-reduction theory

Question 6

Motives that are acquired through experience and interaction with others are best described as _____

Accepted Answer

A) social motives. 
B) tertiary motives. 
C) primary drives. 
D) optimal levels of arousal.

Question 7

The _____ is to the feeding center as _____ is to the satiety center.

Accepted Answer

A) lateral hypothalamus; prefrontal cortex 
B) ventromedial hypothalamus; amygdala 
C) lateral hypothalamus; ventromedial hypothalamus 
D) limbic system; ventromedial hypothalamus

Question 8

Successful performance on a moderately challenging task requires _____, according to the Yerkes-Dodson law.

Accepted Answer

A) no arousal 
B) low arousal 
C) moderate arousal 
D) high arousal

Question 9

Are social motives different from primary drives? If so, how?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Are social motives different from primary drives?...

Question 10

Though both men and women experience the _____ phase of the sexual response cycle after orgasm, only men experience the _____ that occurs within that phase.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Though both men and women experience the...

Question 11

Chelsea's parents have been pressuring her to find a job. She wakes up Monday morning and makes a plan. First she'll look at the classified advertisements and then she'll look online for open positions. After that, she plans on calling all of her friends whose parents own a business to see if there are any open positions. These first steps and the plan she has created are best described as the _____ component of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization 
B) assimilation 
C) persistence 
D) activation

Question 12

_____ are desires or needs that cause us to generate or create behavior and then aim our behavior toward a particular task.

Accepted Answer

A) Emotion-based stimuli 
B) Emotions 
C) Sexual derivatives 
D) Motives

Question 13

Alan is a high school student who is on the wrestling team. He competes in the heaviest weight class and has won many of his matches this year. Yesterday in his physical education class, he learned how to calculate his body mass index. He found that it was 31.1. Which of the following is true based on this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A) Because of Alan's low body mass index, he is at risk for anorexia nervosa. 
B) Alan is clearly at a healthy weight for his height. 
C) Alan should not be concerned about a high body mass index because he is so young. 
D) Alan is considered to be overweight.

Question 14

Although Tamara seems to be of average weight and height, her roommate notices that she has some potentially unhealthy eating behaviors. A few days after they go grocery shopping, many of the high calorie, rich foods turn up missing. Her roommate also notices that Tamara spends hours upon hours at the gym and often takes laxatives. Tamara's roommate is concerned that Tamara may be struggling with _____

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa. 
B) binge-eating disorder. 
C) ventromedial hypothalamus damage. 
D) bulimia nervosa.

Question 15

Which of the following genetic-based concepts is NOT discussed in the text as a possible explanation for the variation in body weight among individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) leptin amount 
B) metabolic rate 
C) biochemical messages sent to the hypothalamus 
D) adenovirus complications

Question 16

While Sandy was engaging in sexual activity with her significant other, she noticed rhythmic muscle contractions and a period of time in which she felt that immense tension was released. Sandy likely just experienced the _____, which is a component of the sexual response cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) orgasm 
B) refractory period 
C) excitement phase 
D) resolution phase

Question 17

Averee spends about three hours every Saturday at the local nursing home. She spends her time playing cards with some of the residents and has many great conversations while she is there. Averee does not get paid for her time, but does it because she really enjoys spending time with them. Averee is said to be _____

Accepted Answer

A) intrinsically motivated. 
B) incentive driven. 
C) extrinsically motivated. 
D) selfless in her motivation.

Question 18

Which of the following theories of emotion contains a cognitive component?

Accepted Answer

A) James-Lange theory 
B) Schachter-Singer theory 
C) Kinsey theory 
D) drive-reduction theory

Question 19

Luke just received word that his grandmother passed away. First, he thinks about how much he loved her and how much he will miss her. He then feels sad and begins to cry. Which theory of emotion best describes this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) James-Lange theory 
B) Schachter-Singer theory 
C) Lazarus theory 
D) Cannon-Bard theory

Question 20

According to the goal orientation theory, those who adhere to the _____ orientation seem to be motivated to do whatever may be necessary to avoid failing, whereas those who adhere to the _____ orientation are intrinsically motivated to do whatever they can to put themselves into a position to succeed.

Accepted Answer

A) performance/approach; mastery/approach 
B) mastery/avoidance; mastery/approach 
C) performance/avoidance; performance/approach 
D) mastery/avoidance; performance/approach

Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion