Question 1

Primates at the top of the social pecking order are less likely to contract coldlike viral infections than those with lower social status. This best illustrates the value of

Accepted Answer

A)   the general adaptation syndrome.
B)   emotion-focused coping.
C)   the fight-or-flight response.
D)   perceived control.

Question 2

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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A)   central
B)   sympathetic
C)   parasympathetic
D)   somatic

Question 3

Psychoneuroimmunology is most broadly concerned with how the psychological, neural, and endocrine systems together affect the

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A)   reproductive system.
B)   cardiovascular system.
C)   immune system.
D)   respiratory system.

Question 4

Aerobic exercise increases the availability of mood-boosting neurotransmitters such as

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A)   serotonin.
B)   B lymphocytes.
C)   NK cells.
D)   T lymphocytes.

Question 5

Bernard is an ambitious, highly competitive corporate lawyer who recently had a heart attack. He tends to be impatient and a perfectionist, and he gets angry over little things. Research suggests that Bernard's susceptibility to heart attacks may be most closely linked to his

Accepted Answer

A)   ambition.
B)   anger.
C)   perfectionism.
D)   competitiveness.

Question 6

Research suggests that people experience the most happiness when they are

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A)   eating.
B)   daydreaming.
C)   highly self-aware.
D)   absorbed in challenging activities.

Question 7

Following a catastrophic earthquake, residents of one community came together and provided each other with emotional support. This reaction best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   biofeedback.
B)   spontaneous remission.
C)   the tend-and-befriend response.
D)   the ABC program.

Question 8

(Thinking Critically)  Current estimates are that an innocent person taking a polygraph test would have been declared guilty approximately ________ of the time.

Accepted Answer

A)   three-fourths
B)   one-half
C)   one-third
D)   one-fourth

Question 9

Aerobic exercise is an effective way to

Accepted Answer

A)   reduce problem-focused coping.
B)   reduce lymphocyte production.
C)   reduce serotonin activity in the brain.
D)   lower the blood pressure reaction to stress.

Question 10

College men given injections of epinephrine felt happiest if they were told the injection would produce ________ and if they were in the company of a person who is acting ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   arousal; euphoric
B)   arousal; irritated
C)   no effects; euphoric
D)   no effects; irritated

Question 11

According to the catharsis hypothesis, retaliating against someone who provokes us can calm us down because retaliation

Accepted Answer

A)   relieves aggressive urges.
B)   reduces the spillover effect.
C)   promotes problem-focused coping.
D)   triggers the general adaptation syndrome.

Question 12

Logan is an unsuccessful businessman who feels little satisfaction with life. To

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A)   increase his subjective well-being, Logan should imagine what his own life might be like if he became rich and famous.
B)   compare himself with friends who became rich and successful.
C)   recall past moments when his life was much more pleasant than it is now.
D)   imagine what his life might be like if he were suffering from a fatal disease.

Question 13

Oxytocin is a stress-moderating hormone released by

Accepted Answer

A)   lymphocytes.
B)   a Type A personality.
C)   aerobic exercise.
D)   breast feeding.

Question 14

In which country would parents be LEAST likely to advocate catharsis as a way of helping their children reduce their anger?

Accepted Answer

A)   the United States
B)   Japan
C)   Australia
D)   France

Question 15

After experiencing the stress of losing her job, Colleen suffered an increased incidence of cold and flu infections. Her increased illness is best attributed to reduced levels of

Accepted Answer

A)   oxytocin.
B)   carcinogens.
C)   lymphocytes.
D)   blood pressure

Question 16

Which theory of emotion emphasizes the simultaneous experience of the body's response and emotional feeling?

Accepted Answer

A)   James-Lange theory
B)   Cannon-Bard theory
C)   two-factor theory
D)   catharsis theory

Question 17

The emotional bonding and mutual support that survivors of natural disasters provide to one another best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   the general adaptation syndrome.
B)   the tend-and-befriend response.
C)   spontaneous remission.
D)   biofeedback.

Question 18

The emotion of sadness is characterized by negative valence and ________ arousal.

Accepted Answer

A)   high
B)   positive
C)   low
D)   negative

Question 19

A significant life change such as losing a job is best described as a

Accepted Answer

A)   stressor.
B)   carcinogen.
C)   glucocorticoid.
D)   spontaneous remission

Question 20

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system

Accepted Answer

A)   increases salivation and increases blood pressure.
B)   decreases salivation and decreases blood pressure.
C)   increases salivation and decreases blood pressure.
D)   decreases salivation and increases blood pressure.

Exam 12: Motivation and Work

The emotion of sadness is characterized by negative valence and ________ arousal.

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After experiencing the stress of losing her job, Colleen suffered an increased incidence of cold and flu infections. Her increased illness is best attributed to reduced levels of

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Following a catastrophic earthquake, residents of one community came together and provided each other with emotional support. This reaction best illustrates

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Which theory of emotion emphasizes the simultaneous experience of the body's response and emotional feeling?

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(Thinking Critically) Current estimates are that an innocent person taking a polygraph test would have been declared guilty approximately ________ of the time.

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Research suggests that people experience the most happiness when they are

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Logan is an unsuccessful businessman who feels little satisfaction with life. To

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Primates at the top of the social pecking order are less likely to contract coldlike viral infections than those with lower social status. This best illustrates the value of

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In which country would parents be LEAST likely to advocate catharsis as a way of helping their children reduce their anger?

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Psychoneuroimmunology is most broadly concerned with how the psychological, neural, and endocrine systems together affect the

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College men given injections of epinephrine felt happiest if they were told the injection would produce ________ and if they were in the company of a person who is acting ________.

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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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Oxytocin is a stress-moderating hormone released by

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According to the catharsis hypothesis, retaliating against someone who provokes us can calm us down because retaliation

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Aerobic exercise is an effective way to

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Aerobic exercise increases the availability of mood-boosting neurotransmitters such as

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The emotional bonding and mutual support that survivors of natural disasters provide to one another best illustrates

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Bernard is an ambitious, highly competitive corporate lawyer who recently had a heart attack. He tends to be impatient and a perfectionist, and he gets angry over little things. Research suggests that Bernard's susceptibility to heart attacks may be most closely linked to his

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A significant life change such as losing a job is best described as a

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Activation of the sympathetic nervous system

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