PSY 100 Chapter 9 Test

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What does a polygraph measure, and why are its results questionable?

A polygraph measures emotion-linked physiological changes, such as in perspiration, heart rate, and breathing. But the measure cannot distinguish between emotions with similar physiology (such as anxiety and guilt).

Which of the following is a genetically predisposed response to food?

A preference for sweet and salty foods

Aiden has a bad cold and finds himself shuffling to class with his head down. How might his posture (as well as his cold) affect his emotional well-being?

Aiden's droopy posture could negatively affect his mood thanks to the behavior feedback effect, which tends to make us feel the way we act.

____________theory attempts to explain behaviors that do NOT reduce physiological needs.

Arousal.

Which of the following is NOT evidence supporting the view that humans are strongly motivated by a need to belong?

As adults, adopted children tend to resemble their biological parents.

When people are induced to assume fearful expressions, they often report feeling some fear. This response is known as the _________________________effect.

Facial Feedback

The __________________ theory of emotion maintains that our emotional experience occurs after our awareness of a physiological response.

James-Lange.

Blood sugar provides the body with energy. When it is (low/high), we feel hungry.

Low

Journalist Dorothy Dix once remarked, "Nobody wants to kiss when they are hungry." Which motivation theory best supports her statement?

Maslow's hierarchy of needs best supports this statement because it addresses the primacy of some motives over others. Once our basic physiological needs are met, safety concerns are addressed next, followed by belongingness and love needs (such as the desire to kiss).

What are some ways to manage our social networking time successfully?

Monitor your time spent online, as well as your feelings about that time. Hide distracting online friends when necessary. Check your devices less often. Get outside and away from technology regularly.

Sanjay eats a diet high in processed foods, fat, and sugar. He knows he may gain weight, but he figures it's no big deal because he can simply lose it in the future. How would you evaluate Sanjay's plan?

Sanjay's plan is problematic. After he gains weight, the extra fat will require less energy to maintain than it did to gain in the first place. Sanjay may have a hard time getting rid of it later, when his metabolism slows down in an effort to retain his body weight.

The rate at which your body expends energy while at rest is referred to as the rate.

basal metabolic.

Zajonc and LeDoux have maintained that some emotional reactions occur before we have had the chance to consciously label or interpret them. Lazarus noted the importance of how we appraise events. These psychologists differ in the emphasis they place on____________________ in emotional responses.

cognitive processing

An example of a physiological need is____________ . An example of a psychological drive is________________

hunger; a "push" to find food

Danielle walks into a friend's kitchen, smells cookies baking, and begins to feel very hungry. The smell of baking cookies is a(n) (incentive/drive).

incentive.

Assume that after returning from an hour-long run, you receive a letter saying that your scholarship application has been approved. The two-factor theory of emotion would predict that your physical arousal will

intensify your happiness.

With a challenging task, such as taking a difficult exam, performance is likely to peak when arousal is

moderate.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, our most basic needs are physiological, including the need for food and water; just above these are needs.

safety

According to the concept of point, our body maintains itself at a particular weight level.

set.

Obese people often struggle to lose weight permanently. This is due to several factors, including the fact that

there is a genetic influence on body weight.


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