Question 1

The anterior cingulate cortex shows increased activity in response to both physical pain and

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A)   ostracism.
B)   narcissism.
C)   self-transcendence.
D)   self-disclosure.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D) A

Question 2

Our affiliation need is most clearly threatened by:

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A)   chain migration.
B)   self-esteem.
C)   ostracism.
D)   autonomy.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,the experience of an emotion:

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A)   depends on the intensity of physiological arousal.
B)   can occur only after physiological arousal.
C)   occurs simultaneously with physiological arousal.
D)   precedes physiological arousal.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is a hunger-arousing hormone secreted by the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)   PYY
B)   ghrelin
C)   leptin
D)   orexinE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is clearly NOT an example of an incentive?

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A)   $1000
B)   threat of punishment
C)   smell of popcorn
D)   dehydrationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Dr.Shen believes that the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs "pushes" us to behave in certain ways.Dr.Shen's views are most consistent with ________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)   instinct
B)   drive-reduction
C)   incentive
D)   arousalE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

If your close friend becomes obese,the odds of you likewise becoming obese increase.This best illustrates the impact of ________ on obesity.

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A)   the ecology of eating
B)   neophobia
C)   unit bias
D)   social influenceE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Camila is nervous about an upcoming exam and is consuming large quantities of pasta.But,she is surprised by how much of this starchy,carbohydrate-laden food she is eating.What can you tell her that will explain her eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carbohydrates increase levels of ghrelin,which can help you sleep.
B)   Carbohydrates help increase levels of serotonin,which can have calming effects.
C)   Carbohydrates help increase levels of orexin,which can have calming effects.
D)   Carbohydrates help increase levels of norepinephrine,which can have calming effects.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

A small number of the contributors to any field typically produce a disproportionately large share of its accomplishments despite the fact that their less productive professional colleagues are fairly comparable in raw ability.This best illustrates the importance of:

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A)   affiliation motivation.
B)   achievement motivation.
C)   competence.
D)   narcissism.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The basic components of emotion are:

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A)   sympathetic arousal,parasympathetic inhibition,and cognitive labeling.
B)   physical gestures,facial expressions,and psychological drives.
C)   expressive behaviors,physiological arousal,and conscious experience.
D)   cognition,affect,and behavior.E) None of the above
F) B) and C) C

Question 11

For a hungry person,the consumption of food serves to:

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A)   create an incentive.
B)   create an instinctual drive.
C)   maintain homeostasis.
D)   eliminate homeostasis.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Walking home from work late one night,Jaydra suddenly hears footsteps behind her.Her heart pounds,her muscles tense,and her mouth goes dry.These bodily responses are activated by her ________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)   central
B)   sympathetic
C)   parasympathetic
D)   somaticE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Aaron is motivated to engage in risky activities simply for the sake of the thrill they give him.His motivation is best explained by:

Accepted Answer

A)   arousal theory.
B)   the two-factor theory.
C)   drive-reduction theory.
D)   the James-Lange theory.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following would be most threatened by evidence that highly similar patterns of physiological activity are associated with uniquely different emotional states?

Accepted Answer

A)   the two-factor theory
B)   the Cannon-Bard theory
C)   the guilty knowledge test
D)   the James-Lange theoryE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

In psychology,________ is passion and perseverance in the pursuit of long-term goals.

Accepted Answer

A)   grit
B)   narcissism
C)   ostracism
D)   self-disclosureE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,test performance is typically ________ when physiological arousal is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   best;moderate
B)   worst;moderate
C)   best;very low
D)   best;very highE) C) and D)
F) None of the above A

Question 17

Compared with men,women would probably be better at:

Accepted Answer

A)   detecting the emotions of two people having a discussion over lunch.
B)   controlling their physiological responses to a person who is lying.
C)   exhibiting a natural expression of anger.
D)   avoiding the facial feedback effect.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

When settling refugees in the United States,government officials have learned that placing them in an area populated by those of the same ethnic group reduces loneliness and depression.This technique is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   chain migration.
B)   self-disclosure.
C)   self-transcendence.
D)   ostracism.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Situational influences on our food consumption have prompted psychologists to emphasize:

Accepted Answer

A)   basal metabolic rate.
B)   the set point.
C)   the ecology of eating.
D)   body mass index.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Unlike intelligence scores,achievement scores do NOT

Accepted Answer

A)   decrease with age.
B)   remain the same throughout life.
C)   increase with age.
D)   distribute like a bell curve.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 10: Motivation and Emotion

The anterior cingulate cortex shows increased activity in response to both physical pain and

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Our affiliation need is most clearly threatened by:

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According to the Cannon-Bard theory,the experience of an emotion:

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Which of the following is a hunger-arousing hormone secreted by the hypothalamus?

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Which of the following is clearly NOT an example of an incentive?

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Dr.Shen believes that the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs "pushes" us to behave in certain ways.Dr.Shen's views are most consistent with ________ theory.

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If your close friend becomes obese,the odds of you likewise becoming obese increase.This best illustrates the impact of ________ on obesity.

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Camila is nervous about an upcoming exam and is consuming large quantities of pasta.But,she is surprised by how much of this starchy,carbohydrate-laden food she is eating.What can you tell her that will explain her eating behavior?

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A small number of the contributors to any field typically produce a disproportionately large share of its accomplishments despite the fact that their less productive professional colleagues are fairly comparable in raw ability.This best illustrates the importance of:

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The basic components of emotion are:

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For a hungry person,the consumption of food serves to:

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Walking home from work late one night,Jaydra suddenly hears footsteps behind her.Her heart pounds,her muscles tense,and her mouth goes dry.These bodily responses are activated by her ________ nervous system.

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Aaron is motivated to engage in risky activities simply for the sake of the thrill they give him.His motivation is best explained by:

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Which of the following would be most threatened by evidence that highly similar patterns of physiological activity are associated with uniquely different emotional states?

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In psychology,________ is passion and perseverance in the pursuit of long-term goals.

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According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,test performance is typically ________ when physiological arousal is ________.

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Compared with men,women would probably be better at:

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When settling refugees in the United States,government officials have learned that placing them in an area populated by those of the same ethnic group reduces loneliness and depression.This technique is known as:

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Situational influences on our food consumption have prompted psychologists to emphasize:

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