Question 1

The autonomic nervous system regulates the ________ that accompanies different emotions.

Accepted Answer

A)   conscious experiences
B)   expressive behaviors
C)   physiological arousal
D)   subjective well-beingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

During a state of emotional arousal,the adrenal glands release ________ into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A)   insulin
B)   acetylcholine
C)   norepinephrine
D)   glucoseE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Tranquilizing drugs that inhibit sympathetic nervous system activity often effectively reduce people's subjective experience of intense anger or anxiety.Use one of the major theories of emotion to account for the emotion-reducing effects of such tranquilizers.Which theory of emotion would have the greatest difficulty explaining these effects? Why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tranquilizing drugs that inhibit sympathetic nervous system...

Question 4

Tyree's basketball coach makes his players practice free throws after a difficult practice and under the threat of having the whole team run laps if every player on the team does not sink at least 75 percent of their free throws.Tyree's coach is likely trying to instill ________ in his players.

Accepted Answer

A)   narcissism
B)   self-esteem
C)   ostracism
D)   hardinessE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Research has shown that neck-level spinal cord injuries reduce the intensity of certain emotional experiences.This finding supports the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Cannon-Bard theory.
B)   two-factor theory.
C)   James-Lange theory.
D)   spillover effect.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Whenever she sees Malik,Bonita's heart beats faster and she gets a trembling feeling inside.Bonita now believes that she must be in love with Malik.Which theory of emotion is illustrated in this example?

Accepted Answer

A)   two-factor theory
B)   spillover effect
C)   James-Lange theory
D)   Cannon-Bard theoryE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

By motivating us to satisfy our physical needs,hunger and thirst serve to:

Accepted Answer

A)   control arousal desires.
B)   maintain homeostasis.
C)   control species-typical behavior.
D)   reduce an incentive.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

In terms of ability to recognize others' facial expressions of emotion:

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A)   introverts do better than extraverts and women do better than men.
B)   introverts do worse than extraverts and women do better than men.
C)   introverts do better than extraverts and women do worse than men.
D)   introverts do worse than extraverts and women do worse than men.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

As people experience negative emotions:

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A)   the right prefrontal cortex becomes more electrically active.
B)   the right prefrontal cortex becomes less electrically active.
C)   the left prefrontal cortex becomes more electrically active.
D)   the left prefrontal cortex becomes less electrically active.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

In which country are people most likely to convey visible facial expressions of their inner feelings?

Accepted Answer

A)   China
B)   Australia
C)   Japan
D)   IndiaE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following refers to a physiological state that usually triggers a state of motivational arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)   need
B)   homeostasis
C)   drive
D)   incentiveE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following research findings would be consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)   Facial expressions of emotion inhibit the conscious experience of emotion.
B)   Distinctly different brain circuits are associated with distinctly different emotions.
C)   People with spinal cord injuries experience a considerable increase in the intensity of their angry feelings.
D)   All of these statements are consistent with the James-Lange theory.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which theory of motivation most clearly emphasizes the importance of genetically predisposed behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)   drive-reduction theory
B)   instinct theory
C)   hierarchy of needs theory
D)   arousal theoryE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The influence of personal and cultural experience on our wants and desires can most clearly be seen in the influence of ________ on motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)   instincts
B)   homeostasis
C)   incentives
D)   self-esteem needsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

According to the James-Lange theory,we experience emotion ________ we notice our physiological arousal.According to the Cannon-Bard theory we experience emotion ________ we become physiologically aroused.

Accepted Answer

A)   before;before
B)   before;after
C)   after;at the same time as
D)   at the same time as;afterE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The level of arousal typically associated with peak performance tends to be:

Accepted Answer

A)   lower on easy tasks.
B)   higher on difficult tasks.
C)   higher on well-learned tasks.
D)   lower on well-learned tasks.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Ten-year-old Haley tells her mom that she feels bad and lonely because she does not have a "best" friend in school.Haley is not having her need for ________ met at school.

Accepted Answer

A)   affiliation
B)   autonomy
C)   competence
D)   ostracismE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Some psychologists prefer the term ________ to set point because set point does not account for the psychological factors that influence hunger.

Accepted Answer

A)   basal metabolic weight
B)   social influences
C)   settling point
D)   ecology of eatingE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The fact that facial expressions of emotion tend to intensify the experience of emotion most clearly serves to support the:

Accepted Answer

A)   facial feedback effect.
B)   behavior feedback effect.
C)   egocentrism.
D)   nonverbal communication effect.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Although instincts cannot explain most human motives,the underlying assumption that genes predispose some species-typical behaviors continues in:

Accepted Answer

A)   evolutionary psychology.
B)   the Yerkes-Dodson law.
C)   arousal theory.
D)   drive-reduction theory.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 10: Motivation and Emotion

Ten-year-old Haley tells her mom that she feels bad and lonely because she does not have a "best" friend in school.Haley is not having her need for ________ met at school.

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As people experience negative emotions:

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Tyree's basketball coach makes his players practice free throws after a difficult practice and under the threat of having the whole team run laps if every player on the team does not sink at least 75 percent of their free throws.Tyree's coach is likely trying to instill ________ in his players.

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The autonomic nervous system regulates the ________ that accompanies different emotions.

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Which theory of motivation most clearly emphasizes the importance of genetically predisposed behaviors?

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Research has shown that neck-level spinal cord injuries reduce the intensity of certain emotional experiences.This finding supports the:

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The influence of personal and cultural experience on our wants and desires can most clearly be seen in the influence of ________ on motivation.

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During a state of emotional arousal,the adrenal glands release ________ into the bloodstream.

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Whenever she sees Malik,Bonita's heart beats faster and she gets a trembling feeling inside.Bonita now believes that she must be in love with Malik.Which theory of emotion is illustrated in this example?

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In terms of ability to recognize others' facial expressions of emotion:

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By motivating us to satisfy our physical needs,hunger and thirst serve to:

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Which of the following refers to a physiological state that usually triggers a state of motivational arousal?

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The level of arousal typically associated with peak performance tends to be:

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In which country are people most likely to convey visible facial expressions of their inner feelings?

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The fact that facial expressions of emotion tend to intensify the experience of emotion most clearly serves to support the:

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Some psychologists prefer the term ________ to set point because set point does not account for the psychological factors that influence hunger.

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Although instincts cannot explain most human motives,the underlying assumption that genes predispose some species-typical behaviors continues in:

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Which of the following research findings would be consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

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According to the James-Lange theory,we experience emotion we notice our physiological arousal.According to the Cannon-Bard theory we experience emotion we become physiologically aroused.

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Ten-year-old Haley tells her mom that she feels bad and lonely because she does not have a "best" friend in school.Haley is not having her need for ________ met at school.

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As people experience negative emotions:

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The autonomic nervous system regulates the ________ that accompanies different emotions.

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Which theory of motivation most clearly emphasizes the importance of genetically predisposed behaviors?

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The influence of personal and cultural experience on our wants and desires can most clearly be seen in the influence of ________ on motivation.

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During a state of emotional arousal,the adrenal glands release ________ into the bloodstream.

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Whenever she sees Malik,Bonita's heart beats faster and she gets a trembling feeling inside.Bonita now believes that she must be in love with Malik.Which theory of emotion is illustrated in this example?

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In terms of ability to recognize others' facial expressions of emotion:

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By motivating us to satisfy our physical needs,hunger and thirst serve to:

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Which of the following refers to a physiological state that usually triggers a state of motivational arousal?

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The level of arousal typically associated with peak performance tends to be:

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The fact that facial expressions of emotion tend to intensify the experience of emotion most clearly serves to support the:

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Some psychologists prefer the term ________ to set point because set point does not account for the psychological factors that influence hunger.

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Although instincts cannot explain most human motives,the underlying assumption that genes predispose some species-typical behaviors continues in:

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Which of the following research findings would be consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

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