Question 1

Imitating another person's facial expression of emotion is most likely to facilitate

Accepted Answer

Imitating another person's facial expression of emotion is most likely to facilitate empathy, which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. This is because mimicking someone else's facial expressions can help us better understand their emotions and feel more connected to them. The other options, such as the facial feedback effect and behavior feedback effect, are related to the influence that our own facial expressions and behaviors can have on our emotions and behavior. Egocentrism is a cognitive bias in which we tend to view the world from our own perspective, which is not directly related to the ability to imitate facial expressions.

Question 2

Robert is extremely self-centered and does not accept criticism well.He is very active on social networking sites and is constantly bragging about the number of Facebook friends and Twitter followers he has.Robert is demonstrating the characteristics of

Accepted Answer

Robert is exhibiting narcissistic behavior by being self-centered and constantly seeking attention and validation through social media. He does not accept criticism well, which is also a common trait of narcissism.

Question 3

Jose is trying to lose 100 pounds.He has greatly restricted his caloric intake but has lost only about 6 percent of his weight.Jose's limited weight loss is due,at least in part,to the fact that his dietary restriction led to a(n)

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When the body is restricted for an extended period of time when it is not receiving an adequate amount of calories, the metabolic rate tends to decrease. This decrease is a result of the body's adaptation to conserve energy, resulting in a slower weight loss progress.

Question 4

The need or desire that energizes and directs behavior is the definition of

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The definition provided in the question describes motivation, which is the driving force that leads individuals to behave in certain ways to satisfy their needs or desires. Homeostasis refers to the body's tendency to maintain a stable internal environment, while an emotion is a subjective experience characterized by feelings and physiological changes. Set point refers to a person's natural weight or other biological factor that remains relatively constant unless significant efforts are made to change it.

Question 5

The ________ is the point at which your "weight thermostat" is supposedly set.When your body falls below this weight,increased hunger and a lowered metabolic rate may combine to restore the lost weight.

Accepted Answer

The set point theory suggests that each person has a genetic weight range that their body is programmed to maintain. When weight falls below this range, the body may respond with increased hunger and a lowered metabolic rate to restore lost weight. Basal metabolic rate and body mass index are related to weight management but do not specifically refer to the set point theory. Obesity rate is a statistic, not a concept related to individual weight management.

Question 6

The stress normally experienced by refugees is lessened by chain migration.This best illustrates the importance of

Accepted Answer

Chain migration allows refugees to reunite with family members and other familiar individuals, which satisfies their need to belong and can reduce the stress of being in a new and unfamiliar environment. Self-disclosure, physiological, and narcissistic needs are not addressed by chain migration in the same way as the need to belong.

Question 7

________ theory of motivation claims that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs.

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Drive-reduction theory posits that behavior is motivated by the need to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs. This theory suggests that when a biological need (like hunger, thirst, or sleep) is not met, a drive arises to satisfy that need, and the behavior that will reduce the drive is motivated. For example, if you are hungry, your drive to eat will motivate you to seek out and consume food until your hunger is reduced and the drive dissipates.

Question 8

The ________ is a measure of how much energy we use to maintain basic body functions when our body is at rest.

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Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is a measure of how much energy our body uses to maintain basic functions such as breathing, circulation, and cell production when we are at rest. BMR varies from person to person and is influenced by factors such as age, sex, body composition, and genetics. It is an important factor to consider when calculating daily calorie needs and creating a healthy diet and exercise plan.

Question 9

Which of the following examples does NOT demonstrate the social influence on eating behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Nathan's refusal to eat whale blubber is based on his personal preferences and not on social influence.

Question 10

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

Arousal theory suggests that individuals are motivated to engage in activities that increase their level of arousal to an optimal level. For Aaron, engaging in risky activities provides the thrill that he seeks and increases his level of arousal. Therefore, his motivation is best explained by arousal theory.

Question 11

Some students work hard in school to attain high grades.This best illustrates the importance of

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The desire to attain high grades is an example of an incentive, which is a reward or goal that motivates behavior. Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment, and is not directly related to academic achievement. A set point is a physiological system's preferred operating level, and is also not directly related to academic achievement. Safety needs refer to basic needs such as food, shelter, and security, and are not directly related to academic achievement.

Question 12

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

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Self-transcendence is the need to go beyond the self and find identity and meaning in something greater than oneself. This is the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, beyond self-actualization. Esteem and safety needs are lower-level needs focused on the self.

Question 13

Shawntae scored a C- on her chemistry exam and so is feeling depressed.Her friend,Tabitha,suggests that she stop moping and join her for a walk around campus.Tabitha walks with a very straight back,moves her arms briskly,and has a smile on her face.Soon Shawntae mimics Tabitha and her mood becomes elevated.Shawntae's change in mood can be explained by

Accepted Answer

The behavior feedback effect suggests that our actions can influence our emotions. By mimicking Tabitha's positive body language, Shawntae's mood improved.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a hunger-arousing...

Question 15

When asked what is most necessary for a happy and meaningful life,people are most likely to mention the importance of satisfying their

Accepted Answer

The need to belong, also known as the need for social connection, is a fundamental human need that is linked to happiness and well-being. Numerous studies have found that people who have strong social connections, whether it be through family, friends, or community groups, tend to report higher levels of life satisfaction and happiness. Therefore, it can be concluded that the need to belong is most necessary for a happy and meaningful life.

Question 16

After working all afternoon cleaning up the attic,Mr.Dixon is very thirsty and drinks a big glass of orange juice.His motivation to drink to reduce his thirst can best be explained by

Accepted Answer

Drive-reduction theory suggests that physiological needs create an internal drive state that motivates an individual to satisfy that need in order to reduce the drive state. In this scenario, Mr. Dixon's physiological need for hydration created an internal drive state of thirst, motivating him to drink the glass of orange juice to reduce the drive state.

Question 17

Eight-year-old Dejuan was teasing and hitting his sister because her friends would not allow him to play with them.His mother punished him by sending him to his room for 20 minutes.This punishment is likely to cause Dejuan to experience

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The punishment of sending Dejuan to his room is a form of ostracism, which involves social exclusion and isolation. This may cause Dejuan to feel rejected and disconnected from others, potentially leading to further negative behaviors. Narcissism, competence, and autonomy are unlikely outcomes from this punishment.

Question 18

When Mr.Morgan misinterpreted his harmless symptoms of autonomic nervous system arousal as indicating a heart attack,he suffered an unusually intense level of fear.His emotional suffering is best understood in terms of the

Accepted Answer

The two-factor theory of emotion, proposed by Schachter and Singer, suggests that emotion is based on physiological arousal and a cognitive label. Mr. Morgan's misinterpretation of his symptoms as a heart attack is an example of how cognitive labeling can influence emotional experience.

Question 19

A starving rat will lose all interest in food if a specific neural center within the ________ is destroyed.

Accepted Answer

The arcuate nucleus is a brain region that plays a crucial role in regulating appetite and hunger. There are two populations of neurons in the arcuate nucleus that are involved in appetite regulation: orexigenic neurons, which stimulate hunger, and anorexigenic neurons, which suppress hunger. If the arcuate nucleus is destroyed, the rat would lose all interest in food, regardless of its hunger level.

Question 20

The ________ theory of emotion states that emotions arise from the perception and interpretation of bodily changes.

Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory of emotion states that emotions occur as a result of physiological (bodily) responses to stimuli. This means that bodily sensations such as heart rate, breathing, and sweating lead to the experience of emotions such as fear, anger, or happiness.

Quiz 9: Motivation and Emotion