Question 1

A famed psychologist claims that motivated behaviors result from an effort to reduce tension caused by bodily needs such as hunger or thirst.This psychologist's philosophy most closely matches ______ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocity
B)  homeostatic
C)  needs
D)  drive-reductionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

How do people become high achievers according to Dweck? Be sure to include information about the terms self,locus of control (internal and external),and provide at least 2 examples of her research supporting these ideas.

Accepted Answer

According to psychologist Carol Dweck, p...

Question 3

You are walking in the forest and see a bear.According to the Cannon-Bard theory,what happens next?

Accepted Answer

A)  You experience physiological changes followed by fear.
B)  You feel fear followed by physiological changes.
C)  You experience physiological changes and a feeling of fear simultaneously.
D)  You experience physiological changes and context appraisal followed by fear.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following activities is inconsistent with drive-reduction theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  eating food that tastes bad
B)  going swimming on a hot day
C)  eating when you are not hungry
D)  smoking pot to relaxE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

What is the self-determination theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is a psy...

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the three inborn and universal needs that help people gain a complete sense of self and whole,healthy relationships with others,according to the self-determination theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy
B)  relevance
C)  incompetence
D)  rejectionE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Monica put all her time and energy into getting into the acting club because her main goal in life "was to be a famous star!" Monica's drive to be famous was a (an) ______ drive.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary
B)  reflexive
C)  acquired
D)  tertiaryE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

The ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) may be involved in _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing hunger
B)  stopping the eating response
C)  processing low fats
D)  food allergiesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

According to cognitive theories,appraisal of the situation would come _______ the physical arousal and _______ the experience of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  before;after
B)  after;before
C)  before;before
D)  after;afterE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The need for _____________ involves a strong desire to succeed in attaining goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement
B)  power
C)  motivation
D)  emotionE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Little 2-year-old Dennis is always getting into things.He climbs up trees,jumps into lakes,and explores strange boxes.According to research,Dennis would be considered __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  low approach motivated
B)  high approach motivated
C)  moderate approach motivated
D)  no approach motivatedE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

You are walking through a store when you run into a friend you have not seen in a long time and whom you miss very much.According to the James-Lange theory,what might happen?

Accepted Answer

A)  You experience physiological changes followed by a feeling of happiness.
B)  You feel happiness followed by physiological changes.
C)  You experience physiological changes and a feeling of happiness simultaneously.
D)  You experience physiological changes and context appraisal followed by a feeling of happiness.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Emotion has been defined to have three elements.Please identify which choice below is NOT one of the three elements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical arousal
B)  Behavior which reveals the feeling to the outside world
C)  Inner awareness of feeling
D)  Cognitive dissonance for the exhibited behaviorE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

According to Carol Dweck,this type of person believes that intelligence is fixed,unchanging,and independent.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal locus of control
B)  decremental
C)  incidental
D)  external locus of controlE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

A person who believes they have control over aspects of his/her life has an internal locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To explain the human universality and variability of emotions,Ekman and his associates ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  developed a concept of "display rules," which are rules for emotional expression
B)  developed an interobserver system to make sure that observers defined expressions reliably
C)  interviewed all participants in order to assess unexpressed feelings and motivations
D)  monitored the brain waves of participants to determine which hemisphere had higher activationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Luc said,"I don't care what I do as long as I am the best at it!" What need is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  need for achievement
B)  need for affiliation
C)  need for power
D)  need for sexE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

What is the correct sequence of events in emotional response according to the Cannon-Bard theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus --> emotion --> physiological changes
B)  stimulus --> physiological changes --> emotion
C)  physiological changes --> stimulus --> emotion
D)  stimulus --> emotion AND physiological changes (simultaneous) E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

According to cognitive-mediational theory,what is likely to influence an individual's emotional experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  the feedback of others
B)  the intensity of the situation
C)  the interpretation of the environment
D)  the type of physiological reaction that takes placeE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

You just finished a cup of very strong coffee,which causes your body to have a general feeling of arousal.That afternoon you walk past a cemetery where several people are crying at a graveside.According to Schachter and Singer,which of the following would most likely occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your emotion would be happy in spite of the scene at the graveside.
B)  You would work very hard to control your emotion.
C)  Your emotion would be sad since the context would affect your labeling.
D)  Your emotional state would be impossible to predict.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

You just finished a cup of very strong coffee,which causes your body to have a general feeling of arousal.That afternoon you walk past a cemetery where several people are crying at a graveside.According to Schachter and Singer,which of the following would most likely occur?

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Emotion has been defined to have three elements.Please identify which choice below is NOT one of the three elements.

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A person who believes they have control over aspects of his/her life has an internal locus of control.

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Luc said,"I don't care what I do as long as I am the best at it!" What need is this?

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You are walking through a store when you run into a friend you have not seen in a long time and whom you miss very much.According to the James-Lange theory,what might happen?

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How do people become high achievers according to Dweck? Be sure to include information about the terms self,locus of control (internal and external),and provide at least 2 examples of her research supporting these ideas.

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The ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) may be involved in _______________.

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What is the self-determination theory of motivation?

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Which of the following activities is inconsistent with drive-reduction theory?

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You are walking in the forest and see a bear.According to the Cannon-Bard theory,what happens next?

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To explain the human universality and variability of emotions,Ekman and his associates ______________.

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The need for _____________ involves a strong desire to succeed in attaining goals.

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According to Carol Dweck,this type of person believes that intelligence is fixed,unchanging,and independent.

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According to cognitive-mediational theory,what is likely to influence an individual's emotional experience?

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Monica put all her time and energy into getting into the acting club because her main goal in life "was to be a famous star!" Monica's drive to be famous was a (an) ______ drive.

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A famed psychologist claims that motivated behaviors result from an effort to reduce tension caused by bodily needs such as hunger or thirst.This psychologist's philosophy most closely matches ______ theory.

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According to cognitive theories,appraisal of the situation would come _______ the physical arousal and _______ the experience of emotion.

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Little 2-year-old Dennis is always getting into things.He climbs up trees,jumps into lakes,and explores strange boxes.According to research,Dennis would be considered __________________.

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What is the correct sequence of events in emotional response according to the Cannon-Bard theory?

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Which of the following is one of the three inborn and universal needs that help people gain a complete sense of self and whole,healthy relationships with others,according to the self-determination theory?

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