Question 1

The hierarchy of needs model of human motivation was developed by

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A)   Maslow.
B)   Hull.
C)   Keltner.
D)   Zuckerman.
E)   McClelland.

Question 2

Your text makes all but which of the following suggestions for dealing with anger?

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A)   engage in competing responses
B)   learn to express positive feelings
C)   increase your expectations of others
D)   become aware of your emotional reactions in anger-provoking situations
E)   congratulate yourself for responding assertively rather than aggressively

Question 3

In what order do the phases of the sexual response cycle occur?

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A)   excitement,plateau,orgasm,resolution
B)   excitement,orgasm,plateau,resolution
C)   excitement,orgasm,resolution,plateau
D)   plateau,excitement,orgasm,resolution
E)   plateau,excitement,resolution,orgasm

Question 4

Stephen has a low need for achievement.Generalizing from research,we would predict that Stephen will set goals that are

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A)   so low they are always attainable.
B)   so high they are never attainable.
C)   so low they are always attainable or so high they are never attainable.
D)   challenging but realistic.
E)   challenging and unrealistic.

Question 5

Dr.Diaz is a researcher studying emotions.Specifically,Diaz is interested in the behavioral expression of emotions.Her research program could involve any of the following EXCEPT

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A)   gestures used with various emotions in different cultures.
B)   ethnic differences in tone of voice in response to joy.
C)   gender differences in body postures in response to anger.
D)   the approach-avoidance nature of emotions.
E)   age differences in the appraisal of anger.

Question 6

Anorexia nervosa is

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A)   a form of food restriction that results in extremely low body weight.
B)   an eating disorder among individuals of relatively normal weight.
C)   a disorder in which episodes of binge eating are followed by purging.
D)   a major cause of obesity.
E)   equally prevalent in men and women.

Question 7

According to set point theory,when people lose weight

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A)   food intake is increased.
B)   food intake is decreased.
C)   metabolic rate is increased.
D)   metabolic rate is decreased.
E)   stores of fat are released.

Question 8

Premature ejaculation may be treated with drugs commonly used in treating

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A)   schizophrenia.
B)   anxiety disorders.
C)   depression.
D)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
E)   attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Question 9

Psychosocial causes of sexual dysfunction include all the following EXCEPT

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A)   exposure to negative attitudes toward sexuality in childhood.
B)   exposure to homosexuals.
C)   experiencing a rape or other sexual trauma.
D)   failure to communicate sexual preferences.
E)   relationship problems.

Question 10

"Curiosity killed the cat." The cat's curiosity probably reflects its

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A)   need for drive reduction.
B)   need for homeostasis.
C)   stimulus motives.
D)   secondary drives.
E)   avoidance motivation.

Question 11

In the dual-pathway model of fear,where is stimulus information first processed?

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A)   thalamus
B)   hypothalamus
C)   amygdala
D)   cerebral cortex
E)   spinal cord

Question 12

Nervous system activation is reflected most directly in which component of emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)   expressed behavior
B)   cognition
C)   memory
D)   bodily arousal
E)   judgment

Question 13

Anne and Norman were both offered a promotion.Anne willingly accepted the promotion offer because she felt it would help her be successful in her career,while Norman refused to accept it because he was afraid he would be unsuccessful.Which motivational concept(s) are Anne and Norman demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anne demonstrates avoidance motivation,while Norman demonstrates achievement motivation.
B)   Anne demonstrates achievement motivation,whereas Norman demonstrates avoidance motivation.
C)   Both are demonstrating achievement motivation.
D)   Anne demonstrates achievement motivation,whereas Norman demonstrates performance anxiety.
E)   Anne demonstrates avoidance motivation,whereas Norman demonstrates performance anxiety.

Question 14

Who is a major researcher in the study of need for achievement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abraham Maslow
B)   Clark Hull
C)   Dacher Keltner
D)   David McClelland
E)   Harry Harlow

Question 15

Each of the following is identified in the text as a factor in obesity EXCEPT

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A)   genetics.
B)   set point theory.
C)   metabolic rate.
D)   portion size.
E)   willpower.

Question 16

Which of the following is a secondary drive?

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A)   hunger
B)   thirst
C)   sexual desire
D)   desire to earn money
E)   need for sleep

Question 17

Based on his study exposing subjects to Japanese ideographs,Zajonc suggests that liking or disliking sometimes occurs through

Accepted Answer

A)   a state of general arousal,accompanied by cognitive appraisal.
B)   a state of general arousal only.
C)   cognitive appraisal only.
D)   activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
E)   exposure to a stimulus without cognitive appraisal.

Question 18

In studies of sexual orientation,gay men report all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   more cross-gender behavior as children
B)   more sensitivity as children
C)   fewer male buddies as children
D)   early attraction to their mothers' clothes
E)   feelings of being different as children

Question 19

Which of the following is the best definition of drive?

Accepted Answer

A)   An incentive that pulls one in the direction of obtaining it.
B)   A reward or other stimulus that motivates one to act
C)   A state of deprivation or deficiency
D)   A genetically programmed pattern of response specific to members of a particular species
E)   A state of bodily tension that arises from an unmet need

Question 20

A need is

Accepted Answer

A)   another word for instinct.
B)   a state of deprivation or deficiency.
C)   a state of bodily tension.
D)   a learned desire.
E)   a reward that motivates.

Exam 8: Motivation and Emotion

A need is

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Which of the following is a secondary drive?

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In what order do the phases of the sexual response cycle occur?

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The hierarchy of needs model of human motivation was developed by

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"Curiosity killed the cat." The cat's curiosity probably reflects its

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Dr.Diaz is a researcher studying emotions.Specifically,Diaz is interested in the behavioral expression of emotions.Her research program could involve any of the following EXCEPT

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Each of the following is identified in the text as a factor in obesity EXCEPT

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Premature ejaculation may be treated with drugs commonly used in treating

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Stephen has a low need for achievement.Generalizing from research,we would predict that Stephen will set goals that are

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Your text makes all but which of the following suggestions for dealing with anger?

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Anne and Norman were both offered a promotion.Anne willingly accepted the promotion offer because she felt it would help her be successful in her career,while Norman refused to accept it because he was afraid he would be unsuccessful.Which motivational concept(s) are Anne and Norman demonstrating?

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In studies of sexual orientation,gay men report all but which of the following?

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According to set point theory,when people lose weight

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Based on his study exposing subjects to Japanese ideographs,Zajonc suggests that liking or disliking sometimes occurs through

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Who is a major researcher in the study of need for achievement?

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In the dual-pathway model of fear,where is stimulus information first processed?

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Anorexia nervosa is

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Psychosocial causes of sexual dysfunction include all the following EXCEPT

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Nervous system activation is reflected most directly in which component of emotions?

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