Question 1

When emotions spread from one person to another it is called

Accepted Answer

A) facial feedback. 
B) mood contagion. 
C) secondary emotions. 
D) prototypes of emotions.

Question 2

Making social comparisons,especially comparisons to one who is worse off,is therapeutic in difficult situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Thornton drops his glasses on the sidewalk and they shatter.Which of the following would be a response that shows reappraisal?

Accepted Answer

A) "I'll put it out of my mind by going for a swim." 
B) "I am a stupid,clumsy idiot,that's for sure." 
C) "That's a shame,but I've been wanting new glasses anyway." 
D) "I can't ever do anything right,it seems."

Question 4

Which of the following is typically NOT considered to be a primary emotion?

Accepted Answer

A) anger 
B) sadness 
C) jealousy 
D) fear

Question 5

Steve is unexpectedly called on in class.He hasn't the faintest idea of the answer,and he feels his heart start to pound and his palms begin to sweat.According to Selye,he is in the _______________ phase of his stress response.

Accepted Answer

A) general 
B) resistance 
C) alarm 
D) exhaustion

Question 6

A North American man would be more likely than a North American woman to

Accepted Answer

A) control and mask negative feelings. 
B) smile to smooth over conflicts. 
C) use highly expressive hand gestures. 
D) mask anger toward strangers.

Question 7

Dahlia has been having chronic headaches and she is behind in all her classes.For the past six months her job has been extremely stressful,but she doesn't feel that she can quit because she needs the money for tuition.Her vulnerability to illness,such as chronic hypertension,has increased.According to Hans Selye,Dahlia is in the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Your textbook mentions that tiny newborns will suck longer on a pacifier if

Accepted Answer

A) it produces a happy face from an adult. 
B) they like the smell and taste. 
C) it also plays music to put them to sleep. 
D) it produces a look of concern from an adult.

Question 9

An effective way of dealing with a stressful situation is to reappraise your problems so that they turn into positive opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

There are some problems that cannot be solved,but we can change the way we think about the problem.What coping method is being used when a person says,"Well,I may have lost my accounting job,but I always did want a chance to work with people,and now I can find a job that allows me to do that"?

Accepted Answer

A) reappraising the situation 
B) learning from the experience 
C) making social comparisons 
D) cultivating a sense of humor

Question 11

Which of the following occurs during the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) The body mobilizes the sympathetic nervous system to meet the threat. 
B) The body begins to release extra epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
C) The body becomes depleted of energy. 
D) The body adapts to the stressor and returns to normal.

Question 12

The difference between primary emotions and more complex cultural variations is reflected in

Accepted Answer

A) facial expression. 
B) language. 
C) dress. 
D) music.

Question 13

In an experiment,1-year-old babies were put on an ambiguous visual cliff that did not drop off sharply.In this case,the babies' behavior depended on the mother's expression.What was the result?

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The answer of In an experiment,1-year-old babies were put on...

Question 14

Emily has coffee with a classmate.Her friend expresses nervousness about an upcoming exam they will both be taking.Prior to visiting with her classmate,Emily had felt at ease regarding this exam.Upon leaving her classmate,she feels nervous and edgy.Emily is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) facial feedback. 
B) prototypes of emotions. 
C) secondary emotions. 
D) mood contagion.

Question 15

Galen is feeling overwhelmed by assignments and tests.He decides to take a break from schoolwork for a couple of hours.What are three activities that Galen could do during this period that will help him cope with his stress and decrease his risk of illness?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Galen is feeling overwhelmed by assignments and...

Question 16

Alex is 18 months old and is beginning to use words to describe his emotions.His parents are most likely to hear Alex say that he feels

Accepted Answer

A) "anxious." 
B) "scared." 
C) "ecstatic." 
D) "depressed."

Question 17

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 18

Confession works when it produces insight and understanding,thereby ending the stressful repetition of obsessive thoughts and unresolved feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following outcomes would be most likely after a German-American business session?

Accepted Answer

A) The Germans will complain that the Americans are too cold and aloof. 
B) The Germans will complain that the Americans hide their real feelings behind a smile. 
C) The Americans will complain that the Germans smile too much when hiding embarrassment. 
D) The Americans will complain that the Germans are excessively cheerful.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 13: Emotion, Stress, and Health

When emotions spread from one person to another it is called

Making social comparisons,especially comparisons to one who is worse off,is therapeutic in difficult situations.

Thornton drops his glasses on the sidewalk and they shatter.Which of the following would be a response that shows reappraisal?

Which of the following is typically NOT considered to be a primary emotion?

Steve is unexpectedly called on in class.He hasn't the faintest idea of the answer,and he feels his heart start to pound and his palms begin to sweat.According to Selye,he is in the _______________ phase of his stress response.

A North American man would be more likely than a North American woman to

Your textbook mentions that tiny newborns will suck longer on a pacifier if

An effective way of dealing with a stressful situation is to reappraise your problems so that they turn into positive opportunities.

There are some problems that cannot be solved,but we can change the way we think about the problem.What coping method is being used when a person says,"Well,I may have lost my accounting job,but I always did want a chance to work with people,and now I can find a job that allows me to do that"?

Which of the following occurs during the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

The difference between primary emotions and more complex cultural variations is reflected in

In an experiment,1-year-old babies were put on an ambiguous visual cliff that did not drop off sharply.In this case,the babies' behavior depended on the mother's expression.What was the result?

Emily has coffee with a classmate.Her friend expresses nervousness about an upcoming exam they will both be taking.Prior to visiting with her classmate,Emily had felt at ease regarding this exam.Upon leaving her classmate,she feels nervous and edgy.Emily is experiencing

Galen is feeling overwhelmed by assignments and tests.He decides to take a break from schoolwork for a couple of hours.What are three activities that Galen could do during this period that will help him cope with his stress and decrease his risk of illness?

Alex is 18 months old and is beginning to use words to describe his emotions.His parents are most likely to hear Alex say that he feels

When Jose complies with instructions to look angry,it is most likely that

Confession works when it produces insight and understanding,thereby ending the stressful repetition of obsessive thoughts and unresolved feelings.

Which of the following outcomes would be most likely after a German-American business session?

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