Question 1

According to the text,the functions of emotions include which of the following?

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A)   Preparing the individual for rest
B)   Facilitating learning
C)   Shaping our past behavior
D)   Helping us interact more effectively with othersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

According to Maslow,our highest level need is the need for self-:

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A)   esteem.
B)   efficacy.
C)   love.
D)   actualization.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

With respect to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion,more recent research:

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A)   supports the assumption that physiological arousal alone accounts for emotions.
B)   has disconfirmed the assumption that physiological and emotional experiences occur simultaneously.
C)   supports the notion that emotional experiences are controlled by the thalamus.
D)   has disconfirmed the idea that emotional experiences are controlled by the thalamus.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

"Human behavior is varied and often seems unpredictable;also,people sometimes seek out extremely stimulating situations and activities." This statement is most likely that of a proponent of _____ theories of motivation.

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A)   instinct
B)   incentive
C)   arousal
D)   cognitiveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The results of the Schachter-Singer experiment:

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A)   indicate that emotional experience and visceral reaction are the same thing.
B)   indicate that emotions are actually the result of parasympathetic rebound.
C)   support a cognitive view of emotions.
D)   support the view that people can never experience "true" emotions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The arousal approach to motivation suggests that:

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A)   a lack of some basic biological need produces a drive to push an organism to satisfy that need.
B)   if levels of stimulation and activity are too low,we will try to increase them by seeking stimulation.
C)   motivation stems from the desire to obtain valued external goals.
D)   motivation is a product of people's thoughts,expectations,and goal.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

_____ is a disorder,in which a person binges on large quantities of food,followed by efforts to purge the food through vomiting or other means.

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A)   Anorexia nervosa
B)   Compulsive eating
C)   Bulimia
D)   Binge-eating disorderE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

_____ is sexual self-stimulation.

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The answer of _____ is sexual self-stimulation....

Question 9

List three things you remember doing in the past day or two.Explain why you performed each behavior using one or more of the approaches to understanding motivation described in the text.

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A wide range of behaviors may be listed....

Question 10

_____ approaches to motivation emphasize the appealing properties of external objects or goals.

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A)   Drive-reduction
B)   Arousal
C)   Incentive
D)   CognitiveE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Rory and his friends are practicing free throws.They are goofing around,disregarding the line painted on the concrete.Although one friend stands quite close to the basket to practically guarantee sinking the ball,Rory stands at a more challenging intermediate distance.Rory has a _____ need for achievement than is his friend.

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The answer of Rory and his friends are practicing free...

Question 12

The _____,or TAT,is a projective test used to assess needs such as the need for achievement.

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Thematic A...

Question 13

Which of the following sequences reflects the order in which the major theories of emotion discussed in your text appeared in the text,from the earliest to the most recent?

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A)   James-Lange → Cannon-Bard → Schachter-Singer
B)   Cannon-Bard → Schachter-Singer → James-Lange
C)   Cannon-Bard → James-Lange → Schachter-Singer
D)   James-Lange → Schachter-Singer → Cannon-BardE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

According to Abraham Maslow,a major prerequisite for becoming self-actualized is having:

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A)   all of one's lower-order needs fulfilled.
B)   a major altruistic streak.
C)   a very selfless nature.
D)   suffered in the past so one can truly appreciate the good aspects of life.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

How do arousal approaches to motivation differ from drive-reduction approaches?

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A)   Arousal approaches suggest that we are sometimes motivated to increase rather than decrease our level of stimulation.
B)   Arousal approaches suggest that we are sometimes motivated to decrease rather than increase our level of stimulation.
C)   Arousal approaches emphasize the desirable qualities of internal stimuli to a greater extent than do drive-reduction approaches.
D)   Arousal theories place greater emphasis on physiological needs than do drive theories.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

"Fight-or-flight" responses entail activity of the _____ nervous system.

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A)   somatic
B)   parasympathetic
C)   asympathetic
D)   sympatheticE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which alternative below correctly identifies one of the results in Schachter and Singer's experiment?

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A)   The injection of epinephrine had no effect on participants.
B)   The confederate's behavior had unanticipated effects on participants' emotional state.
C)   The confederate's behavior had no effect on participants' emotional state.
D)   The confederate's behavior had the expected effect on participants' emotional state.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

An injury to the _____ hypothalamus is likely to lead to the problem of overeating.

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The answer of An injury to the _____ hypothalamus is...

Question 19

Dr.Schmidt studies the factors that direct and energize the behavior of humans and other organisms.Dr.Schmidt studies:

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A)   personality.
B)   intelligence.
C)   cognition.
D)   motivation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The _____ is an interest in establishing and maintaining relationships with other people.

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A)   need for achievement
B)   need for survival
C)   need for power
D)   need for affiliationE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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"Human behavior is varied and often seems unpredictable;also,people sometimes seek out extremely stimulating situations and activities." This statement is most likely that of a proponent of _____ theories of motivation.

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_____ is sexual self-stimulation.

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According to Abraham Maslow,a major prerequisite for becoming self-actualized is having:

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Dr.Schmidt studies the factors that direct and energize the behavior of humans and other organisms.Dr.Schmidt studies:

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Which of the following sequences reflects the order in which the major theories of emotion discussed in your text appeared in the text,from the earliest to the most recent?

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Which alternative below correctly identifies one of the results in Schachter and Singer's experiment?

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List three things you remember doing in the past day or two.Explain why you performed each behavior using one or more of the approaches to understanding motivation described in the text.

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_____ approaches to motivation emphasize the appealing properties of external objects or goals.

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The arousal approach to motivation suggests that:

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The results of the Schachter-Singer experiment:

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According to Maslow,our highest level need is the need for self-:

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_____ is a disorder,in which a person binges on large quantities of food,followed by efforts to purge the food through vomiting or other means.

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The _____ is an interest in establishing and maintaining relationships with other people.

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With respect to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion,more recent research:

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The _____,or TAT,is a projective test used to assess needs such as the need for achievement.

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"Human behavior is varied and often seems unpredictable;also,people sometimes seek out extremely stimulating situations and activities." This statement is most likely that of a proponent of _____ theories of motivation.

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_____ is sexual self-stimulation.

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Dr.Schmidt studies the factors that direct and energize the behavior of humans and other organisms.Dr.Schmidt studies:

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List three things you remember doing in the past day or two.Explain why you performed each behavior using one or more of the approaches to understanding motivation described in the text.

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_____ approaches to motivation emphasize the appealing properties of external objects or goals.

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