Question 1

Margo,an inexperienced pilot,prepares for an emergency landing after her single-engine plane loses power.Margo's emotional arousal is likely to be accompanied by

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A)  decreased respiration.
B)  pupil constriction.
C)  increased blood sugar levels.
D)  increased salivation.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

While attending a movie with her boyfriend,Lashawndra started to cry during a very emotional scene in which a character just heard that her brother has died.Lashawndra is demonstrating

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A)  ostracism.
B)  the facial feedback effect.
C)  homeostasis.
D)  empathy.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Some students work hard in school to attain high grades.This best illustrates the importance of

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A)  homeostasis.
B)  a set point.
C)  safety needs.
D)  incentives.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

If your close friend becomes obese,the odds of you likewise becoming obese increase.This best illustrates the impact of ________ on obesity.

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A)  the basal metabolic rate
B)  set point
C)  narcissism
D)  social influenceE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

During a state of emotional arousal,the adrenal glands release ________ into the bloodstream.

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A)  insulin
B)  serotonin
C)  stress hormones
D)  ghrelinE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Miranda and Thomas share all their joyful experiences,concerns,and day-to-day challenges.Their relationship illustrates

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A)  ostracism.
B)  self-disclosure.
C)  self-actualization.
D)  self-transcendence.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The most unambiguous nonverbal clue to our specific emotional state is provided by our

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A)  respiration rate.
B)  hand gestures.
C)  body posture.
D)  facial muscles.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

In a series of experiments,participants were more likely to act in aggressive ways such as blasting people with noise following the experience of

Accepted Answer

A)  chain migration.
B)  self-disclosure.
C)  narcissism.
D)  ostracism.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Carbohydrates such as pasta,chips,and sweets help boost levels of the neurotransmitter

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A)  orexin.
B)  ghrelin.
C)  serotonin.
D)  PYY.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

An approach to lie detection that assesses a suspect's physiological response to details of a crime known only to police investigators is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a polygraph.
B)  two-factor therapy.
C)  the physiological assessment test.
D)  the guilty knowledge test.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

As her professor distributed the mathematics test to the class,Blair's heart started to pound and her palms began to sweat.These physiological reactions were activated by her ________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic
B)  central
C)  somatic
D)  parasympatheticE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

People experience a mood shift when they switch from taking short shuffling steps to taking long strides and swinging their arms by their sides.This best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  the facial feedback effect.
B)  extraversion.
C)  the behavior feedback effect.
D)  egocentrism.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The lingering arousal associated with one emotional state can intensify a completely different state of emotion.This is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the spillover effect.
B)  appraisal.
C)  reappraisal.
D)  the polygraph principle.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The body's tendency to maintain a constant internal state is known as

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A)  an incentive.
B)  an instinct.
C)  homeostasis.
D)  arousal.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

An examination of a suspected murderer included an assessment of his reaction to details regarding the victim's clothing and wounds-details that would be known only to a person at the scene of the crime.The investigators were using

Accepted Answer

A)  appraisal.
B)  the spillover effect.
C)  the guilty knowledge test.
D)  the two-factor theory.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Feelings of hunger accompany ________ levels of blood glucose and ________ levels of ghrelin.

Accepted Answer

A)  low;low
B)  high;high
C)  low;high
D)  high;lowE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

A thick,juicy hamburger is to hunger as ________ is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  need;drive
B)  incentive;drive
C)  homeostasis;thirst
D)  incentive;homeostasisE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a negative consequence of spending time on social networking sites?

Accepted Answer

A)  In times of social crisis or personal stress,social networking sites provide information and supportive connections with other people.
B)  Spending time online often interferes with sleep and exercise.
C)  Spending time online reduces the number of face-to-face interactions between people.
D)  Spending time online can interfere with work.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

A dislike of the tastes of certain foods during pregnancy tends to peak when the developing embryo is most vulnerable to

Accepted Answer

A)  ostracism.
B)  social facilitation.
C)  obesity.
D)  toxins.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The likely outcome of an increase in a person's feelings of acceptance and connection is an increase in

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem.
B)  personal control.
C)  competence.
D)  all of these things.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

A thick,juicy hamburger is to hunger as ________ is to ________.

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In a series of experiments,participants were more likely to act in aggressive ways such as blasting people with noise following the experience of

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Margo,an inexperienced pilot,prepares for an emergency landing after her single-engine plane loses power.Margo's emotional arousal is likely to be accompanied by

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As her professor distributed the mathematics test to the class,Blair's heart started to pound and her palms began to sweat.These physiological reactions were activated by her ________ nervous system.

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If your close friend becomes obese,the odds of you likewise becoming obese increase.This best illustrates the impact of ________ on obesity.

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During a state of emotional arousal,the adrenal glands release ________ into the bloodstream.

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A dislike of the tastes of certain foods during pregnancy tends to peak when the developing embryo is most vulnerable to

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Some students work hard in school to attain high grades.This best illustrates the importance of

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People experience a mood shift when they switch from taking short shuffling steps to taking long strides and swinging their arms by their sides.This best illustrates

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An examination of a suspected murderer included an assessment of his reaction to details regarding the victim's clothing and wounds-details that would be known only to a person at the scene of the crime.The investigators were using

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While attending a movie with her boyfriend,Lashawndra started to cry during a very emotional scene in which a character just heard that her brother has died.Lashawndra is demonstrating

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Carbohydrates such as pasta,chips,and sweets help boost levels of the neurotransmitter

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The lingering arousal associated with one emotional state can intensify a completely different state of emotion.This is called

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The most unambiguous nonverbal clue to our specific emotional state is provided by our

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Miranda and Thomas share all their joyful experiences,concerns,and day-to-day challenges.Their relationship illustrates

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Feelings of hunger accompany ________ levels of blood glucose and ________ levels of ghrelin.

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The likely outcome of an increase in a person's feelings of acceptance and connection is an increase in

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Which of the following is NOT a negative consequence of spending time on social networking sites?

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The body's tendency to maintain a constant internal state is known as

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An approach to lie detection that assesses a suspect's physiological response to details of a crime known only to police investigators is called

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