Motivation and Emotion AP Psych test

According to the Cannon-Bard theory, the experience of an emotion

a. occurs simultaneously with physiological arousal

Which of the following findings about emotions is well supported by research?

a. There are several emotions used

The process by which activities are started, directed and continued so that physical ___ met is called

a. motivation

Sheila has a favorite book that she enjoys so much she has read it several times. This book is now assigned in her literature class, and students receive gift certificates for each chapter they read. As the class progresses through the book, Sheila finds she enjoys it less. This illustrates

a. overjustification

The Yerkes-Dodson Law says ____

a. performance is affected by levels of arousal

Attempting to alleviate stress directly by changing the stressor is known as

a. problem-focused coping

Melvin a server at a restaurant, is in the middle of a lunch rush. he is completing orders, serving customers, and seating. he has adapted to this level of stress and is coping. which of the following terms identifies a stage in Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome that Melvin is currently experiencing?

a. resistance

The specific body weight maintained automatically by most adults over long periods of time is known as the

a. set point

In response to acute or sudden stress the adrenal medulla causes the release of catecholamines which include the neurotransmitters _____ and ____ that circulates in the brain. while the hormones___ and _____ circulate throughout the body.

b. Epinephrine, norepinephrine, adrenaline, noradrenaline

Tami has an intense interest in food but eats sparingly and with disgust. She has an intense fear of becoming obese, and even though she looks emaciated, she still claims she "feels fat" and refuses to eat enough to maintain even a minimal normal body weight for her frame. She is most likely suffering from _____

b. anorexia nervosa

An individual experience a low blood-glucose level would be best advised to do which of the following?

b. eat a snack

Positive and negative environmental stimuli that motivate behavior are called

b. incentives

An animal will gain weight when

b. its ventromedial hypothalamus is damaged

The emotions of anger and fear involves similar

b. patterns of autonomic arousal

Chuck asked Jane out on a date and he offered her two possible options __ to see a movie or to go ice skating. Jane felt a bit stressed about making the decision because she liked both activities. Which of the following conflicts was Jane experiencing?

c. Approach-approach

After receiving an unexpected A on his psychology test, Jordan was easily persuaded to babysit his little sister while his parents went out for dinner. This best illustrates

c. feel good-do good phenomenon

In a complete sexual response cycle

c. the plateau phase immediately precedes orgasm

After school, George and his friends complain of intense hunger. They go to George's home and immediately open his refrigerator to look for a snack. Which of the following is a theory of motivation that best explains their behavior?

d. drive reduction

A tumor that destroys the ventromedial hypothalamus is likely to produce which of the following?

d. eating and obesity

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, when Noah complies with instructions to smile and look happy, it is most likely that ________.

d. his positive feelings with increase

Rush hour traffic is to upset stomach as ___ is to ____.

d. stressor; stress reaction

Astrid was emotionally aroused by a TV horror movie. She became extremely angry when her younger brother momentarily blocked her view of the screen. When her movie viewing was interrupted by a phone call from her boyfriend, however, she experienced unusually intense romantic feelings. Astrid's different emotional reactions to her brother and her boyfriend are best explained by the

d. two factor theory

Homeostasis is most closely associated with which motivation theory?

e. Drive reduction theory

Levon has a Type B personality. Which of the following is most likely?

e. Levon is slow to anger

According to Maslow, our need for

e. adequate clothing must be met before we are preoccupied with satisfying our need for self esteem

Gustav was out for his daily walk when he was approached by a thief who demanded his wallet. He immediately felt an increase in his breathing and heart rate. Which of the following accurately describes Gustav's physiological response?

e. alarm reaction

Which of the following is reduced during a fight-or-flight reaction?

e. disgestion

Which of the following is considered the most basic of needs?

e. obtaining food and water

The term catharsis refers to emotional

e. release

When students perceive the arousal that accompanies test-taking as energizing rather than debilitating, they experience much less anxiety. This is best understood in terms of the

e. two-factor theory