Question 1

According to Maslow's theory of motivation:

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A)   optimal human functioning can occur only if the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness are satisfied.
B)   only a few exceptional individuals ever achieve self-actualization.
C)   all people are motivated by an inborn tendency to strive for self-actualization.
D)   only a small percentage of self-actualized people experience peak experiences, or moments of intense ecstasy, wonder, and awe.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

The hormone leptin:

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A)   is associated with increased food intake when brain levels of the chemical increase.
B)   creates a positive energy balance when blood levels of the chemical decrease, which, in turn, triggers eating behavior.
C)   is secreted by adipose tissue that signals the hypothalamus, regulating hunger and eating behavior.
D)   is also called the hunger hormone because its presence in the cells lining the stomach strongly stimulates appetite.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

As the date of the state championships drew closer, Evan worked harder and longer in practice. Evan was demonstrating which characteristic of motivation?

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A)   initiation
B)   intensity
C)   autonomy
D)   activationE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Whenever he is feeling gloomy, Lloyd sings the song "Put on a Happy Face." According to the facial feedback hypothesis, if he follows the advice of the song, Lloyd is likely to:

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A)   become more depressed.
B)   experience little or no change in his emotions.
C)   irritate most people he comes in contact with.
D)   experience an elevation in his mood.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Increased levels of three of the following chemical signals reduce eating behavior. Which one does NOT?

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A)   leptin
B)   ghrelin
C)   insulin
D)   cholecystokininE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Whenever she sees Dylan, Madison's heart beats faster and she gets a trembling feeling inside. Madison now believes that she must be in love with Dylan. Which theory of emotion does this example illustrate?

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A)   the cognitive-appraisal theory
B)   the facial feedback hypothesis
C)   the James-Lange theory
D)   Walter Cannon's flight-or-fight theoryE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Emotion is a distinct psychological state that involves subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral expression or response.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe how arousal theory accounts for motivation, and discuss the qualities that characterize people who are sensation seekers.

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Question 9

In the brain, the receptor sites for leptin and insulin are located in the same areas of the hypothalamus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a criticism of drive theories of motivation?

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A)   People often engage in behaviors that serve to increase tension and physiological arousal.
B)   There is no evidence that humans engage in behaviors to maintain homeostasis.
C)   Homeostasis has been disproved.
D)   Drive theories cannot explain behaviors that have biological components, such as hunger and thirst.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

In a study by researcher Donald Cummings described in your text, participants lost weight by dieting. In response, the participants' overall blood levels of ghrelin:

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A)   increased, but their feelings of hunger decreased.
B)   decreased, but their feelings of hunger increased.
C)   remained the same, but their feelings of hunger decreased.
D)   increased, and their feelings of hunger increased.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

______ proposed the two-factor theory of emotion.

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A)   Schachter and Singer
B)   James and Lange
C)   Deci and Ryan
D)   Lazarus and SmithE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

According to the _____ theory of emotion, your subjective emotional experience is the direct result of physical changes in your body.

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A)   James-Lange
B)   cognitive-appraisal
C)   self-determination
D)   Schachter-Singer two-factorE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

In most animals, sexual behavior is biologically determined and triggered by hormonal changes in the female. During the cyclical period known as _____, a female animal is fertile and receptive to male sexual advances.

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A)   the resolution phase
B)   estrus
C)   the refractory period
D)   the plateau periodE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Contemporary psychologists generally agree that all emotional responses are triggered by a conscious cognitive appraisal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to _____, how an individual cognitively appraises the personal significance of any event will determine the emotion he or she experiences.

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A)   Paul Ekman
B)   Craig Smith and Richard Lazarus
C)   William James and Carl Lange
D)   Walter CannonE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which neural pathway carries crude information about a threatening stimulus and activates a rapid instinctual alarm response?

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A)   the thalamus  →\rightarrow→  hypothalamus  →\rightarrow→  visual cortex pathway
B)   the thalamus  →\rightarrow→  amygdala pathway
C)   the cerebral cortex  →\rightarrow→  thalamus  →\rightarrow→  amygdala pathway
D)   the thalamus  →\rightarrow→  visual cortex pathway E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

After Shannon's doctor tells her that she needs to start a regular exercise program, Shannon takes a look at her schedule and decides that the best time for her to exercise is when she gets home from work, and that the best form of exercise for her is to take a brisk walk. Since Shannon has read "Turning Your Goals into Reality," she decides to form a goal intention. Which of the following is the best example of a goal intention that would help Shannon turn her intention into reality?

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A)   "I intend to become more physically fit."
B)   "I intend to start a regular exercise program."
C)   "I intend to walk 30 minutes a day, five days a week after work."
D)   "I will eat less and exercise more."E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The latest research confirms that homosexuality is largely due to an unpleasant early heterosexual experience, such as being sexually abused during childhood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the research by Masters and Johnson, the duration of the refractory period tends to decrease as men age.

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A) True 
 B)False

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In most animals, sexual behavior is biologically determined and triggered by hormonal changes in the female. During the cyclical period known as _____, a female animal is fertile and receptive to male sexual advances.

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Whenever she sees Dylan, Madison's heart beats faster and she gets a trembling feeling inside. Madison now believes that she must be in love with Dylan. Which theory of emotion does this example illustrate?

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Which of the following is a criticism of drive theories of motivation?

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According to the _____ theory of emotion, your subjective emotional experience is the direct result of physical changes in your body.

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In a study by researcher Donald Cummings described in your text, participants lost weight by dieting. In response, the participants' overall blood levels of ghrelin:

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As the date of the state championships drew closer, Evan worked harder and longer in practice. Evan was demonstrating which characteristic of motivation?

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Which neural pathway carries crude information about a threatening stimulus and activates a rapid instinctual alarm response?

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The hormone leptin:

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Emotion is a distinct psychological state that involves subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral expression or response.

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The latest research confirms that homosexuality is largely due to an unpleasant early heterosexual experience, such as being sexually abused during childhood.

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According to Maslow's theory of motivation:

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In the brain, the receptor sites for leptin and insulin are located in the same areas of the hypothalamus.

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Whenever he is feeling gloomy, Lloyd sings the song "Put on a Happy Face." According to the facial feedback hypothesis, if he follows the advice of the song, Lloyd is likely to:

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Whenever she sees Dylan, Madison's heart beats faster and she gets a trembling feeling inside. Madison now believes that she must be in love with Dylan. Which theory of emotion does this example illustrate?

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According to the _____ theory of emotion, your subjective emotional experience is the direct result of physical changes in your body.

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