Question 1

The two-factor theory of emotion was proposed by:

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A)   Walter Cannon and Philip Bard.
B)   Robert Zajonc and Richard Lazarus.
C)   William James and Carl Lange.
D)   Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer.

Question 2

Carroll Izard has argued that ________ involves a combination of some of the 10 basic emotions he identified.

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A)   pride
B)   fear
C)   joy
D)   anger

Question 3

Cassandra's mother told her,"You know you are in love when your heart beats fast and you experience that unique trembling feeling inside." This remark best illustrates the:

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A)   Cannon-Bard theory.
B)   two-factor theory.
C)   cognitive appraisal.
D)   James-Lange theory.

Question 4

____ is a hormone secreted by an empty stomach;it sends the "I am hungry" signal to the brain.

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A)   PYY
B)   Orexin
C)   Ghrelin
D)   Insulin

Question 5

Most humans are genetically predisposed to:

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A)   maintain their self-esteem.
B)   form close enduring relationships with fellow humans.
C)   satisfy a need for social isolation.
D)   satisfy their need for political freedom before seeking emotional security.

Question 6

Botox paralysis of the frowning facial muscles ________ people's reading of sadness-related sentences and ________ activity in emotion-related brain circuits.

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A)   speeds;speeds
B)   slows;slows
C)   slows;speeds
D)   speeds;slows

Question 7

On the basis of Maslow's hierarchy of needs,one would be LEAST likely to predict that a:

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A)   starving person might sell his or her child to obtain food.
B)   teacher with high self-esteem might seek a career change to use his or her abilities more fully.
C)   successful business executive might show greater concern for his or her family relationships than for becoming president of his corporation.
D)   prisoner might choose to die rather than betray his or her country.

Question 8

As soon as sea turtles are hatched on a beach,they head directly for the ocean.This behavior is an example of:

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A)   homeostasis.
B)   an incentive.
C)   arousal.
D)   an instinct.

Question 9

Miguel wonders how his friend Diego can wake up at 5:00 every morning to swim laps before school.When he asks about it,Diego replies that he simply wants to realize his highest personal potential in swimming.Diego's explanation is most consistent with ________ theory of motivation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Our weight thermostats are somewhat flexible and are influenced by environmental as well as biological factors.Some researchers have therefore adopted the term:

Accepted Answer

A)   body mass index.
B)   PYY.
C)   basal metabolic rate.
D)   settling point.

Question 11

The eyebrows raised and pulled together most clearly signal:

Accepted Answer

A)   fear.
B)   anger.
C)   disgust.
D)   happiness.

Question 12

According to Abraham Maslow,________ is the need to find meaning and identity beyond the self.

Accepted Answer

A)   self-transcendence
B)   self-actualization
C)   esteem
D)   safety

Question 13

A lack of sufficient oxygen intake is an example of a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   drive.
B)   instinct.
C)   need.
D)   incentive.

Question 14

An instinctive behavior is one that is:

Accepted Answer

A)   designed to reduce drives.
B)   triggered by a sexual incentive.
C)   similar in all living organisms.
D)   unlearned.

Question 15

When guilty knowledge tests are used with enough specific probes:

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A)   innocent suspects are typically judged guilty by polygraph examiners.
B)   guilty suspects are always judged guilty by polygraph examiners.
C)   guilty suspects are seldom judged guilty by polygraph examiners.
D)   innocent suspects are seldom judged guilty by polygraph examiners.

Question 16

When asked to describe personal episodes that made them feel particularly bad about themselves,about four times in five,people describe a(n) :

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A)   sexual dysfunction.
B)   academic failure.
C)   relationship difficulty.
D)   physical illness.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic components of emotion identified in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)   physiological arousal
B)   pupil contraction
C)   conscious experience
D)   expressive behavior

Question 18

Margo,an inexperienced pilot,prepares for an emergency landing after her single-engine plane loses power.Margo's emotional arousal is likely to be accompanied by:

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased respiration.
B)   pupil constriction.
C)   increased blood sugar levels.
D)   increased salivation.

Question 19

A body that can store fat has the advantage of possessing:

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A)   low blood pressure.
B)   stored energy.
C)   a low set point.
D)   reduced levels of serotonin.

Question 20

A drop in basal metabolic rate is most likely to result from:

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A)   body mass index.
B)   a semistarvation diet.
C)   the ecology of eating.
D)   excess leptin.

Exam 10: Motivation and Emotion

The two-factor theory of emotion was proposed by:

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Cassandra's mother told her,"You know you are in love when your heart beats fast and you experience that unique trembling feeling inside." This remark best illustrates the:

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Our weight thermostats are somewhat flexible and are influenced by environmental as well as biological factors.Some researchers have therefore adopted the term:

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When guilty knowledge tests are used with enough specific probes:

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The eyebrows raised and pulled together most clearly signal:

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On the basis of Maslow's hierarchy of needs,one would be LEAST likely to predict that a:

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A lack of sufficient oxygen intake is an example of a(n) :

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____ is a hormone secreted by an empty stomach;it sends the "I am hungry" signal to the brain.

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Miguel wonders how his friend Diego can wake up at 5:00 every morning to swim laps before school.When he asks about it,Diego replies that he simply wants to realize his highest personal potential in swimming.Diego's explanation is most consistent with ________ theory of motivation.

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An instinctive behavior is one that is:

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Botox paralysis of the frowning facial muscles ________ people's reading of sadness-related sentences and ________ activity in emotion-related brain circuits.

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Most humans are genetically predisposed to:

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Which of the following is NOT one of the basic components of emotion identified in the text?

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Margo,an inexperienced pilot,prepares for an emergency landing after her single-engine plane loses power.Margo's emotional arousal is likely to be accompanied by:

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Carroll Izard has argued that ________ involves a combination of some of the 10 basic emotions he identified.

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A body that can store fat has the advantage of possessing:

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When asked to describe personal episodes that made them feel particularly bad about themselves,about four times in five,people describe a(n) :

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According to Abraham Maslow,________ is the need to find meaning and identity beyond the self.

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As soon as sea turtles are hatched on a beach,they head directly for the ocean.This behavior is an example of:

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A drop in basal metabolic rate is most likely to result from:

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