Chapter 10 Test

Anasophia binges on chocolates, then induces vomiting, and then swallows laxatives. Anasophia probably suffers from ________ nervosa. A. bulimia B. leptin deficiency C. Prader-Willi D. anorexia

A

The ____________ complex and the central _____________ are both part of the amygdala. A. basolateral; nucleus B. neuro; hippocampus C. Schachter; neurotransmitter D. James-Lange; basal

A

The facial ________ hypothesis states that facial expressions are capable of influencing our emotions. A. feedback B. response C. reaction D. mediation

A

What is the main idea of drive theory? A. deviations from homeostasis create physiological needs B. achieving homeostasis requires increasing the metabolic rate C. failure to achieve hemostasis results in poor cognition D. deviations from commonly accepted drives result in an inability to satisfy physiological needs

A

Which of the following describes the Yerkes-Dodson law? A. Simple tasks are performed best when arousal levels are relatively high, yet complex tasks are performed best when arousal levels are low B. An individual's belief in his own capabilities or capacities to complete a task influences his ability to complete the task C. Human experience D.

A

What is Prader-Willi syndrome? A. larger individuals have an ideal body weight, or set point, that is resistant to change and smaller individuals do not B. a genetic disorder that results in persistent feelings of intense hunger and reduced rates of metabolism C. an eating disorder characterized by an individual maintaining body weight that is well below average through starvation and/or excessive exercise D. smaller individuals have an ideal body weight, or set point, that is resistant to change and larger individuals do not

B

A(n) __________ is a subjective state of being that we often describe as our feelings. A(n) __________ refers to a prolonged, less intense, affective state that does not occur in response to something we experience. A. orientation; hormone B. emotion; mood C. dysphoria; dysmorphia D. mood; emotion

B

Empty stomachs contract, causing both hunger pangs and the secretion of chemical messages that travel to the brain to serve as a signal to initiate feeding behavior. This is an example of ________. A. binge eating behavior that is followed by an attempt to compensate for the large amount of food consumed B. how physiological mechanisms serve as the basis for hunger C. a genetic disorder that results in persistent feelings of intense hunger and induced rates of metabolism D. the amount of energy that is expended in a given period of time

B

If you suggest that smiling can make someone feel happier, then you believe the ________. A. cognitive mediational theory B. facial feedback hypothesis C. set point theory D. James-Lange theory of emotion

B

Motivation describes the wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal. What is the motivation in the following sentence? Giorgio works part-time at a diner so he can afford to attend culinary school because he wants to become a chef, even though he is in debt. A. being in debt B. wanting to become a chef C. attending culinary school D. working part-time at a diner

B

Sweating and shivering are responses created due to internal temperature fluctuations, and they are designed to bring the body back into __________. A. neutral B. homeostasis C. alignment D. locus

B

What is a common criticism of Kinsey's sex research? A. It was unethical to ask participants about their sexual behavior B. It is riddled with sampling and statistical errors C. He made up data D. He discovered crimes that he did not report to police

B

According to the Schachter-Singer two-factor theory of emotion, emotions consist of two factors: ___________. A. time and fear B. physiological and arousal C. stimulus and appraisal D. physiological and cognitive

D

Body dysmorphia is ___________. A. type of eating disorder characterized by binge eating B. type of surgery that modifies the gastrointestinal system C. genetic disorder that results in persistent feelings of intense hunger D. distorted body image

D

Drive theory states that deviations from ________ create physiological needs that result in psychological drive states that direct behavior to meet the need. A. emotions B. motivations C. biology D. homeostasis

D

Luis works part-time after school to earn money so he can afford a secondhand motorcycle. Luis is working because of ________ motivation. A. emotion B. habit C. intrinsic D. extrinsic

D

Mercy has maintained her body weight far below what is healthy through starvation and constant exercise. Mercy probably suffers from ________. A. Prader-Willis syndrome B. high metabolism C. bulimia D. anorexia

D

The culture display rule is one of the culturally specific standards that govern the types and frequencies of ________ that are acceptable. A. motivation B. memory C. mood D. emotion

D

An infant sucking is a good example of a(n) _____________. A. instinct B. mood C. habit D. emotion

A

A person's ___________ rate is the amount of energy she expends in a given period of time. A. metabolic B. calorie C. satiation D. leptin

A

Which of the following is the best example of a habit? A. chewing on your hair to relieve stress B. spontaneously stopping to get a milkshake on the way home from work C. unexpectedly running into your friend at the supermarket D. surprising your grandmother with a visit on Saturday

A

Which theory asserts that each individual has an ideal body weight that is resistant to change? A. set point B. Yerkes-Dodson C. distorted body image D. Prader-Willi

A

________ is an eating disorder characterized by an individual maintaining body weight that is well below average through starvation and/or excessive exercise. A. anorexia nervosa B. bulimia nervosa C. leptin nervosa D. satiation nervosa

A

__________ individuals experience emotional and erotic attractions to both same-sexed individuals and opposite-sexed individuals. A. bisexual B. heterosexual C. asexual D. homosexual

A

___________ motivation arises from external factors or rewards. A. extrinsic B. instinct C. intrinsic D. habit

A

Which of the following is an example of homeostasis? A. Darkening a room makes it easier to sleep B. Ingesting too much alcohol leads to vomiting C. Tapping the knee with a hammer results int he leg suddenly kicking D. Sleeping leads to dreaming

B

The satiety hormone is called ________. A. testosterone B. estrogen C. leptin D. Klonopin

C

Which of the following statements about motivation is incorrect? A. Motivation describes the wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal B. Motivation can be extrinsic (arising from external factors). C. Motivation never changes D. Motivation can be intrinsic (arising from internal factors).

C

________ dysphoria is a diagnostic category in DSM-5 for individuals who do not identify with the cultural expectations associated with their biological sex. A. homosexual B. bisexual C. gender D. sex

C

____________ motivation is based on internal feelings rather than external rewards. A. motive B. drive C. intrinsic D. extrinsic

C