Question 1

The Cannon-Bard theory of emotions focuses on the ____ determinants of emotions.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychological
B)   behavioral
C)   cognitive
D)   neuralE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Tension reduction is the goal according to which motivational theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   drive theory
B)   evolutionary theory
C)   instinct theory
D)   incentive theoryE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

In general,contemporary theories regarding brain regulation of hunger tend to focus on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   neural circuits
B)   anatomical centers
C)   overall size of brain
D)   amount of electrical activity in the hindbrainE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

One problem with the James-Lange theory of emotions,and the Cannon-Bard theory of emotions,is that both fail to consider the role of

Accepted Answer

A)   physiological responses in the experience of emotions.
B)   expressive reactions in the experience of emotions.
C)   cognitive interpretations in the experience of emotions.
D)   the interaction between physiological responses and conscious experiences.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning homosexuality is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   most homosexuals can trace their homosexual leanings back to early childhood
B)   circulating hormone levels are not linked to sexual orientation
C)   extremely feminine behavior in young boys does not predict the subsequent development of homosexuality
D)   there appears to be a genetic predisposition to homosexualityE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Zoe has been struggling in her chemistry course and she is concerned that she might fail.Her predictions about how distressed she will be if she fails are likely to

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A)   exaggerate how badly she will feel.
B)   accurately reflect her later feelings.
C)   vary greatly from day to day.
D)   underestimate how distressed she will actually be.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Cannon and Washburn (1912) proposed that hunger is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)   lack of food.
B)   stomach contractions.
C)   low blood sugar.
D)   changes in leptin levels.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

While walking down the street you are approached by a man with a gun who demands your money.According to the Schachter two-factor theory of emotion,you are most likely to conclude

Accepted Answer

A)   it is alright to be afraid in this situation.
B)   since your heart is pounding in this dangerous situation, you must be afraid.
C)   your heart is pounding because you are afraid.
D)   you are afraid because your heart is pounding.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

A hormone known as ___________ causes stomach contractions and promotes hunger.

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The answer of A hormone known as ___________ causes stomach...

Question 10

Reasons that take support away from a conclusion are called

Accepted Answer

A)   fallacies.
B)   premises.
C)   assumptions.
D)   counterarguments.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

According to the parental investment theory members of the sex that make the ____________________investment will pursue mating opportunities vigorously,whereas members of the sex that makes the ____________________ investment tend to be more discriminating about mating behavior.

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The answer of According to the parental investment theory members...

Question 12

Which of the following BEST characterizes the correlation between income and subjective feelings of happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)   negligible
B)   negative, but weak
C)   positive, but weak
D)   positive and strongE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The rapid-response pathway from the thalamus to the amygdala that triggers autonomic arousal before cortical areas receive input is MOST consistent with the

Accepted Answer

A)   James-Lange theory
B)   Cannon-Bard theory
C)   facial-feedback theory
D)   commonsense theoryE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

Hunger and eating are influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A)   glucose and leptin
B)   complex brain circuits
C)   glucose changes to fatty acids
D)   all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The need to master difficult challenges,to outperform others,and to meet high standards of excellence can be measured effectively by an objective test known as the Thematic Apperception Test or TAT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Research on happiness suggests that ____________________ realities are not as important as ____________________ feelings.

Accepted Answer

objective;...

Question 17

Recent studies suggest that ____ of the population could reasonably be characterized as homosexual.

Accepted Answer

A)   less than 1 percent
B)   approximately 5 to 8 percent
C)   between 12 and 15 percent
D)   just over 18 percentE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The theory of emotion that proposes that different patterns of autonomic activation lead to the experience of different emotions is the

Accepted Answer

A)   James-Lange theory.
B)   Cannon-Bard theory.
C)   Schachter two-factor theory.
D)   commonsense theory.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Research by Paul Ekman and Wallace Friesen indicates that subjects are generally successful in identifying (from facial cues in photographs) all EXCEPT which of the following emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)   fear
B)   anger
C)   happiness
D)   contentmentE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Dr.Green suggests that when food is plentiful,people have a tendency to overeat,with many people in modern industrialized societies eating excessive amounts of food.Dr.Green's view is most consistent with the

Accepted Answer

A)   biological approach.
B)   drive-reduction approach.
C)   evolutionary approach.
D)   environmental cues approach.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Dr.Green suggests that when food is plentiful,people have a tendency to overeat,with many people in modern industrialized societies eating excessive amounts of food.Dr.Green's view is most consistent with the

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In general,contemporary theories regarding brain regulation of hunger tend to focus on which of the following?

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A hormone known as ___________ causes stomach contractions and promotes hunger.

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According to the parental investment theory members of the sex that make the ____________________investment will pursue mating opportunities vigorously,whereas members of the sex that makes the ____________________ investment tend to be more discriminating about mating behavior.

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Hunger and eating are influenced by:

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Reasons that take support away from a conclusion are called

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Tension reduction is the goal according to which motivational theory?

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Research on happiness suggests that ____________________ realities are not as important as ____________________ feelings.

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The need to master difficult challenges,to outperform others,and to meet high standards of excellence can be measured effectively by an objective test known as the Thematic Apperception Test or TAT.

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While walking down the street you are approached by a man with a gun who demands your money.According to the Schachter two-factor theory of emotion,you are most likely to conclude

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Which of the following BEST characterizes the correlation between income and subjective feelings of happiness?

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Recent studies suggest that ____ of the population could reasonably be characterized as homosexual.

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One problem with the James-Lange theory of emotions,and the Cannon-Bard theory of emotions,is that both fail to consider the role of

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Cannon and Washburn (1912) proposed that hunger is caused by

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The rapid-response pathway from the thalamus to the amygdala that triggers autonomic arousal before cortical areas receive input is MOST consistent with the

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The Cannon-Bard theory of emotions focuses on the ____ determinants of emotions.

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Which of the following statements concerning homosexuality is false?

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Zoe has been struggling in her chemistry course and she is concerned that she might fail.Her predictions about how distressed she will be if she fails are likely to

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The theory of emotion that proposes that different patterns of autonomic activation lead to the experience of different emotions is the

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