Question 1

A 3-month-old baby named Bryan smiles even when he is alone.Scientific research has suggested that his smile should be attributed to

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A)  the reinforcements from his immediate surroundings.
B)  effective training by his mom.
C)  his innate motor programs from birth.
D)  his motivation to learn something new.

Question 2

The two-factor theory of emotion suggests that

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A)  emotions are produced by both autonomic arousal and cognition.
B)  emotions are based upon our gut feelings.
C)  emotions are from our interpretations of bodily reactions to stimuli.
D)  emotions and bodily reactions are simultaneously produced by stimuli.

Question 3

Ginnie is having a conversation with Dustin,and they are standing about 1.5 to 4 feet apart.Based on their proximity to each other,which of the following reflects the most likely relationship between the two individuals?

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A)  They are romantic partners and are whispering to each other.
B)  They are strangers having a conversation about the weather.
C)  They are close friends talking about an upcoming group event.
D)  They are casual acquaintances discussing course material.

Question 4

Which theory of emotion proposes that stimuli cause physiological changes in our bodies and emotions result from those physiological changes?

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A)  Somatic marker theory
B)  James-Lange theory of emotion
C)  Cannon-Bard theory of emotion
D)  Two-factor theory of emotion

Question 5

Rose is hiking in the mountains and suddenly comes across the path of a cougar.She feels that her heart is pounding,her palms are sweating,and she begins to run.It is only after she senses the physiological reaction of her body that she realizes she has never been so scared in her life.Which of the following theories best explains Rose's experience?

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A)  James-Lange theory
B)  Cannon-Bard theory
C)  Two-factor theory
D)  Somatic marker theory

Question 6

Brain imaging studies on sexuality have demonstrated that the ________ is (are) activated when gay men smell the substance from male sweat.

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A)  hypothalamus
B)  thalamus
C)  corpus callosum
D)  lateral ventricles

Question 7

Which statement is consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

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A)  "I run because I'm afraid."
B)  "I'm crying because I'm sad."
C)  "I'm happy because I laugh."
D)  "I'm perspiring because I'm anxious."

Question 8

Which of the following is false in regards to persons with anorexia nervosa?

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A)  They have an intense interest in food but eat with disgust.
B)  They have a distorted view of their own body.
C)  They may have had a troubled childhood and adolescence.
D)  They are usually "out of control."

Question 9

Joanne has heard about a new treatment for her depression involving Botox injections to her face.She goes to a specialist to have the Botox injections,and notices that after about a week,her mood seems to have improved and she does not feel as depressed.This example is most consistent with which view of emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Somatic marker theory
B)  Facial feedback hypothesis
C)  Two-factor theory
D)  Discrete emotions theory

Question 10

Personal space increases from childhood to early adulthood because

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A)  they fail to recognize themselves as distinct from others until their teenage years.
B)  children have not yet developed clear interpersonal boundaries.
C)  adults become more emotionally closed off as they age,whereas children openly express emotions.
D)  the area in children's brains responsible for spatial relations is not developed until adulthood.

Question 11

Jenny has an intense interest in food but eats sparingly and with disgust.She has an intense fear of becoming obese,and even though she looks emaciated,she still claims she "feels fat" and refuses to eat enough to maintain even a minimal normal body weight for her frame.She is most likely suffering from

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A)  anorexia nervosa.
B)  hormone under secretion.
C)  bulimia.
D)  leptin reduction.

Question 12

According to the discrete emotions theory,emotions are

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A)  significantly different across cultures.
B)  independent of any physiological responses at all.
C)  the shared experience across the civilized cultures only.
D)  to serve evolutionary functions.

Question 13

According to Maslow,________ are the most fundamental and must get satisfied first.

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A)  safety needs
B)  belonging needs
C)  physiological needs
D)  esteem needs

Question 14

According to drive reduction theory,what occurs each time a behaviour results in drive reduction?

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A)  Tension is increased.
B)  Stability is reduced.
C)  Tension is reduced.
D)  Drives are increased.

Question 15

Which of the following shows a focus on the lowest of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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A)  Joan wants to live in a house with all the modern conveniences so that she may have more time to seek fulfillment from her career and family.
B)  Frank feels that he is a good salesman because he likes what he does and knows how to do it well.
C)  Barbara knows that as a teacher she is a good person because she realizes the importance of imparting knowledge to society.
D)  Mark works hard as a lawyer only so that he can attract more clients,more money,and be secure in the knowledge that his family can survive.

Question 16

The theory stating that behaviours are motivated by an organism's attempts to reduce tension from conditions such as hunger or thirst and return the body to a state of balance is called ______ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  disequilibrium
B)  needs
C)  homeostatic
D)  drive reduction

Question 17

According to the ____________ theory,we achieve homeostasis when hunger creates a drive to eat and restore proper levels of glucose in our blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  set point
B)  contrast effect
C)  incentive
D)  glucostatic

Question 18

If our behaviours and physiological reactions can give rise to our emotion changes,holding a pen with our teeth would most likely make us feel

Accepted Answer

A)  happier.
B)  sadder.
C)  more surprised.
D)  more scared.

Question 19

Studies suggest that people are more likely to be immersed in a task and enjoy it the best when

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A)  they are told they will receive $100 after finishing the task.
B)  they are told they will receive a certificate after finishing the task.
C)  they are told they will not be offered anything after completing the task.
D)  they are told they will be given $10 after getting the task done.

Question 20

Jane and Joe have been dating for three months.Jane feels an overwhelming longing for Joe and hates to be apart from him.This is one example of ________ love.

Accepted Answer

A)  intimate
B)  passionate
C)  companionate
D)  empty

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According to Maslow,________ are the most fundamental and must get satisfied first.

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According to drive reduction theory,what occurs each time a behaviour results in drive reduction?

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A 3-month-old baby named Bryan smiles even when he is alone.Scientific research has suggested that his smile should be attributed to

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Studies suggest that people are more likely to be immersed in a task and enjoy it the best when

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Which theory of emotion proposes that stimuli cause physiological changes in our bodies and emotions result from those physiological changes?

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Brain imaging studies on sexuality have demonstrated that the ________ is (are) activated when gay men smell the substance from male sweat.

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Jane and Joe have been dating for three months.Jane feels an overwhelming longing for Joe and hates to be apart from him.This is one example of ________ love.

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Which statement is consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

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The theory stating that behaviours are motivated by an organism's attempts to reduce tension from conditions such as hunger or thirst and return the body to a state of balance is called ______ theory.

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Which of the following is false in regards to persons with anorexia nervosa?

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According to the ____________ theory,we achieve homeostasis when hunger creates a drive to eat and restore proper levels of glucose in our blood.

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According to the discrete emotions theory,emotions are

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The two-factor theory of emotion suggests that

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Ginnie is having a conversation with Dustin,and they are standing about 1.5 to 4 feet apart.Based on their proximity to each other,which of the following reflects the most likely relationship between the two individuals?

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Personal space increases from childhood to early adulthood because

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If our behaviours and physiological reactions can give rise to our emotion changes,holding a pen with our teeth would most likely make us feel

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