Question 1

A device that measures heart rate, respiration rate and blood pressure (i.e. autonomic arousal)  is

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A)   a polygraph
B)   a galvanic response meter
C)   an electromyocardiograph
D)   an electroencephalographE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding the relationship between parenthood and happiness is MOST accurate?

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A)   People who have children are happier than people without children.
B)   People who have children are less happy than people without children.
C)   People who have children are neither more, nor less, happy than people without children.
D)   The more children people have, the happier they tend to be.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Psychologists who take an evolutionary view argue that natural selection favours behaviours that maximise an individual's

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A)   self-actualisation.
B)   acquisition of territory.
C)   reproductive success.
D)   material wealth.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 4

Imagine that your house is on fire and you are afraid. Which of the following explanations BEST represents the James-Lange theory?

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A)   "I'm shaking because I'm afraid."
B)   "I'm afraid because I'm shaking."
C)   "My shaking must be due to fear, since my house is on fire."
D)   "My fear is a built-in, primary reaction to a dangerous situation."E) A) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 5

According to drive theorists, the foremost motivation for all organisms is to

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A)   achieve self-actualisation.
B)   maintain homeostasis.
C)   ensure their own survival and the survival of their species.
D)   experience as much pleasant stimulation as possible.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above B

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT considered a social need in humans?

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A)   affiliation
B)   aggression
C)   nurturance
D)   achievementE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Someone who feels the need to associate with others and maintain social bonds would have a strong ____________________ motive.

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Question 8

Research into gender differences in mate preference shows that, in comparison to men, women show ____ desire for partners who are intelligent and ambitious and have a high social status and ____ interest in attractiveness.

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A)   less; more
B)   more; less
C)   less; less
D)   more; moreE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Imogen grew up in a small town in northern England and Desmond grew up in a large city in South Africa. You should expect that Imogen and Desmond have

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A)   the same social needs, but different biological needs.
B)   the same biological needs, but different social needs.
C)   different biological and social needs.
D)   the same biological and social needs.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

According to evolutionary theories of emotion,

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A)   the experience of emotion depends on autonomic arousal and your cognitive interpretation of that arousal.
B)   different patterns of autonomic activation lead to the experience of different emotions.
C)   emotions occur when the thalamus sends signals simultaneously to the cortex and to the autonomic nervous system.
D)   emotions developed because of their adaptive value.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

What theoretical perspective argues that the increase in obesity in humans is a result of the fact that early humans lived in environments in which there was fierce competition for limited, unreliable food resources and that they developed a tendency to consume food when it was present?

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A)   cognitive
B)   evolutionary
C)   body-set point
D)   settling-pointE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

According to the James-Lange theory, the conscious experience of emotion ____ physiological arousal; according to the Cannon-Bard theory, the conscious experience of emotion ____ physiological arousal.

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A)   precedes; follows
B)   coincides with; precedes
C)   follows; coincides with
D)   follows; precedesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

When given a choice among various tasks, individuals with a high need for achievement will tend to choose the most difficult task, in order to maximise their feeling of achievement.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

People have a limited number of biological needs, and people all over the world share the same basic biological motives.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Imagine that an individual has taken medication that has lowered his or her overall level of autonomic arousal. If this person reports less intense emotional experiences, it would provide some support for

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A)   the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion.
B)   the common-sense view of emotion.
C)   the facial feedback hypothesis.
D)   the James-Lange theory of emotion.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The polygraph, or lie detector, detects lies accurately by monitoring key indicators of automatic nervous system arousal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

As Danica saw the headlights coming directly at her through the fog on the highway, her blood pressure rose quickly and she felt her heart start to race. These reactions are part of

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A)   the behavioural component in Danica's emotional experience.
B)   the objective component in Danica's emotional experience.
C)   the cognitive component in Danica's emotional experience.
D)   the physiological component in Danica's emotional experience.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

According to the James-Lange theory, one's conscious experience of emotion occurs

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A)   independently of autonomic arousal.
B)   before autonomic arousal.
C)   after autonomic arousal.
D)   simultaneously with autonomic arousal.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

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

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objective;...

Question 20

Schachter's two-factor theory of emotion suggests that we distinguish between the experience of different emotions on the basis of

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A)   the type of behaviour involved.
B)   the type of bodily pattern involved.
C)   our interpretation of the situation.
D)   the emotional expression of others.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 10: Theories of Motives and Emotions

A device that measures heart rate, respiration rate and blood pressure (i.e. autonomic arousal) is

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Which of the following statements regarding the relationship between parenthood and happiness is MOST accurate?

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Psychologists who take an evolutionary view argue that natural selection favours behaviours that maximise an individual's

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Imagine that your house is on fire and you are afraid. Which of the following explanations BEST represents the James-Lange theory?

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According to drive theorists, the foremost motivation for all organisms is to

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Which of the following is NOT considered a social need in humans?

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Someone who feels the need to associate with others and maintain social bonds would have a strong ____________________ motive.

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Research into gender differences in mate preference shows that, in comparison to men, women show ____ desire for partners who are intelligent and ambitious and have a high social status and ____ interest in attractiveness.

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Imogen grew up in a small town in northern England and Desmond grew up in a large city in South Africa. You should expect that Imogen and Desmond have

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According to evolutionary theories of emotion,

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What theoretical perspective argues that the increase in obesity in humans is a result of the fact that early humans lived in environments in which there was fierce competition for limited, unreliable food resources and that they developed a tendency to consume food when it was present?

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According to the James-Lange theory, the conscious experience of emotion ____ physiological arousal; according to the Cannon-Bard theory, the conscious experience of emotion ____ physiological arousal.

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When given a choice among various tasks, individuals with a high need for achievement will tend to choose the most difficult task, in order to maximise their feeling of achievement.

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People have a limited number of biological needs, and people all over the world share the same basic biological motives.

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Imagine that an individual has taken medication that has lowered his or her overall level of autonomic arousal. If this person reports less intense emotional experiences, it would provide some support for

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The polygraph, or lie detector, detects lies accurately by monitoring key indicators of automatic nervous system arousal.

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As Danica saw the headlights coming directly at her through the fog on the highway, her blood pressure rose quickly and she felt her heart start to race. These reactions are part of

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According to the James-Lange theory, one's conscious experience of emotion occurs

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

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Schachter's two-factor theory of emotion suggests that we distinguish between the experience of different emotions on the basis of

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