Question 1

Joseph's mother tells him to smile more if he wants to feel better.She is applying the _____ theory of emotion.
A)Cannon-Bard
B)two-factor
C)James-Lange
D)slow/fast path

Accepted Answer

Joseph's mother is suggesting that changing his facial expression (smiling) will lead to a change in his emotional state (feeling better). This aligns with the James-Lange theory, which proposes that physiological changes in the body are the primary driver of emotions.

Question 2

Steven is paralyzed from the neck down and does not experience the autonomic responses that usually accompany fear.Despite this injury,he continues to experience fear.Which theory of emotion is contradicted by this observation?
A)Cannon-Bard
B)Two-factor theory
C)James-Lange theory
D)Physiological theory

Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory suggests that emotions arise from physiological responses, meaning that if Steven is not experiencing the autonomic responses associated with fear due to his paralysis, he should not be able to experience fear according to this theory. However, the fact that he is still able to experience fear contradicts this theory.

Question 3

Which of the following is a weakness of the James-Lange theory of emotion?
A)Cognitive appraisal is not a component.
B)The theory does not address the subjective feeling of emotion.
C)The theory ignores the role of physiological reactions.
D)Awareness always precedes physiological reactions during emotions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a weakness...

Question 4

A judge is dismissing evidence based on a lie detector test.What can you conclude about her decision?
A)Her decision is wrong because lie detector tests are valid.
B)Her decision is correct because lie detector tests are only 99% accurate.
C)Her decision is correct because lie detector tests are not sufficiently valid to use as a basis for legal decisions.
D)Her decision is wrong because lie detector tests are far more reliable than other techniques for detecting deception,such as brain imaging.

Accepted Answer

Lie detector tests are not considered valid or reliable enough to be used as evidence in legal proceedings, as they are not entirely accurate and can be influenced by a variety of factors such as medication, anxiety, or training to beat the test. Therefore, the judge's decision to dismiss evidence based on a lie detector test is correct, as it is not considered a credible basis for legal decisions.

Question 5

The _____ is a set of brain regions involved in emotional processing.
A)cortex
B)hindbrain
C)limbic system
D)parietal lobe

Accepted Answer

The limbic system is a set of brain regions involved in emotional processing, including the amygdala, hippocampus, and hypothalamus. The cortex and parietal lobe are involved in higher cognitive functions like perception and processing of sensory information, while the hindbrain controls basic bodily functions like breathing and heart rate.

Question 6

Hugh has such powerful sexual needs that he engages in dangerously promiscuous behavior.In this case,Hugh's sexual needs are a(n)_______.
A)emotion
B)motive
C)stimulus
D)cue

Accepted Answer

Hugh's sexual needs are driving his behavior, indicating that they are a motive or a motivating force. Emotion (A) refers to a feeling state, which may or may not be present in Hugh's situation. Stimulus (C) refers to something that triggers a response, and cue (D) refers to a signal or indicator that prompts a certain behavior, neither of which accurately describe Hugh's powerful sexual needs.

Question 7

An example of intrinsic motivation is reading a textbook because:
A)you want to earn an A on a test.
B)you want to avoid a D or F.
C)you enjoy reading it.
D)you are being paid to read it.

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation comes from within oneself and is driven by personal interest and enjoyment. Therefore, someone who is reading a textbook because they enjoy reading it is an example of intrinsic motivation. Choices A, B, and D are examples of extrinsic motivation where external factors such as grades or money are driving the behavior.

Question 8

Bulimia is most common among which of the following?
A)females in their late teens and early 20's
B)middle-age females
C)adolescent males
D)both males and females in their late teens and early 20's

Accepted Answer

Bulimia is predominantly found in females and often begins in adolescence or young adulthood, particularly in their late teens and early 20's. While males can also develop bulimia, it is much less common among this group. Middle-aged females are not the most common group affected by bulimia.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a display rule?
A)Biting one's lip in embarrassment
B)Dropping one's jaw in surprise
C)Suppressing anger during a debate
D)Expressing happiness to a loved one

Accepted Answer

Display rules refer to cultural norms and expectations regarding emotional expression. Suppressing anger during a debate is an example of a display rule as it is a culturally-appropriate way of regulating and suppressing negative emotions in certain situations.

Question 10

What is the lowest need in Maslow's hierarchy?
A)physiological
B)safety
C)achievement
D)self-actualization

Accepted Answer

Physiological needs such as food, water, and shelter are the most basic and essential needs for survival, making them the lowest need in Maslow's hierarchy.

Question 11

Which of the following is the most recent conclusion concerning the role of stomach contractions in signaling hunger? They:
A)have no influence.
B)play a minor role.
C)play a major role.
D)cannot be studied because of lack of technology.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is the most...

Question 12

For Maslow,the most highly evolved motive is _______.
A)esteem
B)physiological need
C)intellectual need
D)self-actualization

Accepted Answer

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, self-actualization is the highest and most evolved motive, which refers to realizing one's full potential, achieving personal growth, and seeking fulfillment in life. The other options, such as physiological needs, esteem, and intellectual needs, are important but considered lower-level needs than self-actualization.

Question 13

After narrowly avoiding a car accident,your arousal returns to a baseline state because of activity in the _____.
A)sympathetic nervous system
B)parasympathetic nervous system
C)hypothalamus
D)amygdala

Accepted Answer

The parasympathetic nervous system counteracts the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the fight-or-flight response triggered during a stressful event such as a near car accident. The parasympathetic nervous system helps the body return to a baseline state of relaxation by lowering heart rate and blood pressure, among other things. The hypothalamus and amygdala are also involved in the stress response but are not primarily responsible for returning the body to a baseline state.

Question 14

A need that energizes and directs behavior towards some goal is known as a _______.
A)cue
B)behavior
C)motive
D)stimulus

Accepted Answer

A motive is a need that energizes and directs behavior towards some goal. Cue is a signal or a prompt that directs behavior, behavior is the action taken in response to a cue or motive, and a stimulus is any kind of energy that can be sensed and that prompts a response.

Question 15

A(n)_____ refers to when it is appropriate to show a specific emotion.
A)emotional dialect
B)display rule
C)context rule
D)display dialect

Accepted Answer

Display rules refer to the social and cultural norms that dictate when, where, and how certain emotions should be expressed. They vary across cultures and situations and can influence individuals' emotional experiences and expressions.

Question 16

If you are studying math problems because you really want to win an award,psychologists would say you have _____ goals; if you are just hoping that you do not get the lowest score in the class,you are exhibiting _____ goals.
A)avoidance; approach
B)approach; mastery
C)approach; avoidance
D)avoidance; mastery

Accepted Answer

According to psychologists, if someone is studying math problems with the goal of winning an award, they have approach goals (seeking positive outcomes). On the other hand, if someone is studying math problems with the goal of not getting the lowest score in the class, they have avoidance goals (seeking to avoid negative outcomes). Therefore, the correct answer is (C) approach; avoidance.

Question 17

The correct order of Maslow's hierarchy of motives from most primitive to the most complex and human is _______.
A)safety,physiological,belongingness,esteem,self-actualization
B)physiological,esteem,self-actualization,safety,belongingness
C)physiological,esteem,safety,belongingness,self-actualization
D)physiological,safety,belongingness,esteem,self-actualization

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of motives starts with the most basic and primitive needs, such as physiological needs for food, water, and shelter, followed by safety needs for security and stability. Then, belongingness needs for social interaction and companionship, followed by esteem needs for recognition, respect, and status. Finally, the most complex and human need is self-actualization, which involves realizing one's full potential and achieving personal growth and fulfillment. Therefore, the correct order is physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization, which is represented by option D.

Question 18

According to Maslow's hierarchy of motives theory,which one of the following needs must first be satisfied?
A)self-actualization
B)esteem needs
C)physiological needs
D)safety needs

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of motives theory states that basic physiological needs, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep, must first be satisfied before higher-level needs, such as safety, esteem, and self-actualization, can be pursued. Therefore, the correct answer is C) physiological needs.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of an emotional dialect?
A)Experiencing anger
B)Avoiding laughter in church
C)Raising one's chin in contempt
D)Smiling as a sign of happiness

Accepted Answer

Raising one's chin in contempt is an example of an emotional dialect as it conveys a specific emotion (contempt) through nonverbal communication. The other options (anger, avoiding laughter in church, smiling as a sign of happiness) are not examples of emotional dialects as they are more general emotions or behaviors that do not necessarily communicate a specific emotion.

Question 20

Maslow is associated with which of the following notions?
A)that when the body temperature falls,we are motivated to eat
B)that the motive to explore and manipulate is important for individual survival
C)that our motives are organized into a hierarchy
D)that some people are driven by the achievement motive

Accepted Answer

Maslow is famous for proposing a hierarchy of needs, which is often depicted as a pyramid with the most basic physiological needs at the bottom (e.g. hunger, thirst), safety needs in the middle (e.g. financial stability, job security), social needs (e.g. belonging, love) above that, esteem needs (e.g. status, achievement) higher up, and self-actualization needs (e.g. creativity, personal growth) at the top. This theory suggests that we need to satisfy our lower-level needs before we can move up to higher ones, and that self-actualization represents the highest level of human development. The other options are associated with different theories or researchers: A) refers to the basic drive reduction theory, B) to the evolutionary perspective on motivation, and D) to McClelland's need theory.

Quiz 11: Motivation and Emotion

Joseph's mother tells him to smile more if he wants to feel better.She is applying the _____ theory of emotion.

Steven is paralyzed from the neck down and does not experience the autonomic responses that usually accompany fear.Despite this injury,he continues to experience fear.Which theory of emotion is contradicted by this observation?

Which of the following is a weakness of the James-Lange theory of emotion?

A judge is dismissing evidence based on a lie detector test.What can you conclude about her decision?

The _____ is a set of brain regions involved in emotional processing.

Hugh has such powerful sexual needs that he engages in dangerously promiscuous behavior.In this case,Hugh's sexual needs are a(n) _______.

An example of intrinsic motivation is reading a textbook because:

Bulimia is most common among which of the following?

Which of the following is an example of a display rule?

What is the lowest need in Maslow's hierarchy?

Which of the following is the most recent conclusion concerning the role of stomach contractions in signaling hunger? They:

For Maslow,the most highly evolved motive is _______.

After narrowly avoiding a car accident,your arousal returns to a baseline state because of activity in the _____.

A need that energizes and directs behavior towards some goal is known as a _______.

A(n) _____ refers to when it is appropriate to show a specific emotion.

If you are studying math problems because you really want to win an award,psychologists would say you have _ goals; if you are just hoping that you do not get the lowest score in the class,you are exhibiting _ goals.

The correct order of Maslow's hierarchy of motives from most primitive to the most complex and human is _______.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of motives theory,which one of the following needs must first be satisfied?

Which of the following is an example of an emotional dialect?

Maslow is associated with which of the following notions?