Chapter 10 intro to psych

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

homeostasis

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 genetic disorder that results in persistent feelings of intense hunger and reduced rates of metabolism binge eating behavior that is followed by an attempt to compensate for the large amount of food consumed how physiological mechanisms serve as the basis for hunger the amount of energy that is expended in a given period of time

how physiological mechanisms serve as the basis for hunger

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, when is the most efficient time for Carl to mow the lawn? after he has received some exciting news after he is relaxed from finishing his daily meditation during a period of tranquility immediately after his calming afternoon nap

after he has received some exciting news

Mercy has maintained her body weight far below what is healthy through starvation and constant exercise. Despite her drastically thin appearance, Mercy genuinely believes that she is overweight, often referring to herself as "fat." Mercy probably suffers from ________. anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa binge eating disorder Prader-Willi syndrome

anorexia nervosa

Cici firmly believes that every child deserves a loving parent. She becomes a foster parent because she knows that it is the right thing to do, even though she receives no material rewards for doing so. Cici becomes a foster parent because of ________ motivation. biological extrinsic instinct intrinsic

intrinsic

Which option is best described as a hormone that induces feelings of satiety, or fullness when eating? estrogen polypeptide Y leptin cholecystokinin

leptin

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

physiological and cognitive

Jude is a man who is emotionally and sexually attracted to both men and women, although he tends to date only one person at a time and prefers monogamous relationships. Jude is ________. bisexual homosexual heterosexual suffering from gender dysphoria

Bisexual

What does set point theory suggest about the probable results of bariatric surgery? It has guaranteed that recipients will eventually reach their ideal weight. It is impossible to use set point theory to predict anything about the results of bariatric surgery. It will not result in long term weight loss because the body will resist change and seek its initial set point. It will result in successful weight loss for men but not for women because men have a lower set point.

It will not result in long term weight loss because the body will resist change and seek its initial set point

According to the ________ theory of emotions, one's physiological arousal precedes the cognitive experience of a feeling. Cannon-Bard James-Lange Schachter and Singer Cognitive mediational

James-Lange

Which of the following is an example of self-efficacy? Judd does not believe that he is good at math. Naomi believes that she can successfully complete law school. Stacia thinks that Tammy underestimates her abilities. Tony knows that Yancy frequently brags about his accomplishments.

Naomi believes that she can successfully complete law school.

Greg is 5 feet three inches tall and weighs 260 pounds. His body mass index, or BMI, is 42.7. According to the standards set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Greg is ________. normal obese overweight anorexic

Obese

When one considers the majority of the scientific data that are available, what can be said about sexual orientation? Sexual orientation is something with which we are born. It is our environmental experiences early in life that determines our sexual orientation. There is no clear indication that anything we can identify explains sexual orientation. Most people are heterosexual and only some sort of life trauma results in a non-heterosexual orientation.

Sexual orientation is something with which we are born.

Which of the following describes the Yerkes-Dodson law? An individual's belief in his own capabilities or capacities to complete a task influences his ability to complete the task. Deviations from homeostasis create physiological needs that result in psychological drive states that direct behavior to meet the need and ultimately bring the system back to homeostasis. Humans experience a spectrum of needs ranging from basic biological needs to social needs to self-actualization. Simple tasks are performed best when arousal levels are relatively high, yet complex tasks are performed best when arousal levels are low.

Simple tasks are performed best when arousal levels are relatively high, yet complex tasks are performed best when arousal levels are low.

Which of the following is something an advocate for arousal theory might observe? We become accustomed to boredom and learn to enjoy it. We become accustomed to excitement and learn to enjoy it. When we are bored we look for excitement; when we are overexcited we wish for more peace. When we are sleepy we should sleep; when we are hungry we should eat.

When we are bored we look for excitement; when we are overexcited we wish for more peace.

What is Prader-Willi syndrome? a genetic disorder that results in persistent feelings of intense hunger and reduced rates of metabolism an eating disorder characterized by an individual maintaining body weight that is well below average through starvation and/or excessive exercise an emotional dysregulation disorder that causes people to have the wrong emotion to a precipitating stimulus a condition that involves an absence of interest in sexual fantasy or behaviors.

a genetic disorder that results in persistent feelings of intense hunger and reduced rates of metabolism

According to research, the need for ________ encourages Mr. Blutarski to complete a second PhD., so he can add another accomplishment to his already long list of accolades. achievement affiliation intimacy power

achievement

Which of the following exemplifies extrinsically motivated behavior? babysitting your younger brother in order to receive an hourly fee dating an abusive partner because you believe you don't deserve good treatment jerking your hand back from a hot burner mowing your elderly neighbor's lawn for free because he can't do it himself

babysitting your younger brother in order to receive an hourly fee

Dr. Korkolos is a surgeon who conducts procedures that modify a patient's gastrointestinal system so that they can only eat or absorb a limited amount of food. Dr. Korkolos's expertise is in ________ surgery. abdominoplasty colonic resection bariatric hepatic rerouting

bariatric

The ________ complex and the central ________ are both part of the amygdala. basolateral; nucleus James-Lange; basal dorsal; sulcus Yerkes; ventromedial

basolateral; nucleus

Anasophia binges on chocolates, then makes herself vomit so that she won't retain any of the calories she just ingested. When she is not doing this she regular abuses laxatives in the hope that she will not absorb calories and gain weight. Anasophia has a normal body size, but has a great fear of gaining weight. It would be a good idea for Anasophia to be evaluated to see if she is suffering from ________. anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa binge eating disorder Prader-Willi syndrome

bulimia mervosa

A(n) ________ is a subjective, affective 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. habit; motivation emotion; mood mood; emotion motivation; habit

emotion; mood

Self-worth, accomplishment, and confidence represent the ________ level of needs in Maslow's hierarchy of needs. esteem physiological security self-actualization

esteem

If you suggest that smiling can make someone feel happier, then you believe in the ________. cognitive mediational theory facial feedback hypothesis James-Lange theory of emotion Yerkes-Dodson law

facial feedback hypothesis

Research has found that the nucleus accumbens and the amygdala, both of which are part of the ________, are brain areas that are particularly important in sexual motivation. reward pathway corpus callosum hindbrain limbic system

limbic system