Chapter 10 Practice Quiz

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

a

Carl mows the yard of his elderly neighbors each week for 20$. What type of motivation is this? A. extrinsic B. intrinsic C. drive D. biological

a

How is homosexuality similar to bisexuality? A. Both types of sexuality involve loving another person B. Both types are common among men C. Both types are common among women D. None of the above

a

If you suggest that smiling can make someone feel happier, then you believe the ________. A. facial feedback hypothesis B. facial emotion hypothesis C. facial expression theory D. facial theory

a

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

a

The satiety hormone is called ________. A. leptin B. Testosterone C. klonopin D. estrogen

a

Which of the following are good examples of the security level of needs in Maslow's hierarchy of needs? A. safety and employment B. confidence and accomplishment C. friends and family D. food and shelter

a

Which of the following findings was not a result of the Kinsey study? A. sexual desire and sexual ability can be separate functions B. females enjoy sex as much as males C. homosexual behavior is fairly common D. masturbation has no adverse consequences

a

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

a

Which of the following is an example of the overjustification effect? A. Children enjoy playing with toys until they are told they will get paid to play with toys. They may still play with toys to get paid, but they view it differently because they are getting paid B. Children enjoy playing with toys more when they get to play with toys they have never seen before C. Children do not enjoy playing with learning toys until they find out they will be better at math playing with the toys D. Children are unable to justify why they play with toys until a researcher explains intrinsic motivation to them

a

__________ motivation arises from external factors or rewards. A. Extrinsic B. Habit C. Instinct D. Intrinsic

a

According to the ________ theory of emotion, emotional experiences arise from physiological arousal. A. James-Lange B. Cannon-Bard C. Schachter-Singer two-factor D. Darwinian

a.

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

b

According to your reading study, nearly ________ of the adult population in the United States can be classified as obese. A. one half B. one third C. one fourth D. one fifth

b

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

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

b

Individuals suffering from PTSD have been shown to have reduced volumes of the __________. A. amygdala B. hippocampus C. hypothalamus D. thalamus

b

Jude is man who is emotionally and sexually attracted to both men and women. Jude is ________. A. Heterosexual B. Bisexual C. Homosexual D. Asexual

b

Need for ________ refers to maintaining positive relationships with others. A. achievement B. affiliation C. intimacy D. power

b

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

b

The ________ complex is part of the brain with dense connections with a variety of sensory areas of the brain; it is critical for classical conditioning and attaching emotional value to memory. A. amygdala B. basolateral C. cerebellum D. hippocampus

b

The hierarchy of needs is the spectrum of needs ranging from basic ________ needs to ________ needs to self-actualization. A. special; imaginary B. biological; social C. social; imaginary D. special; biological

b

Which of the following describes how the cognitive-mediational theory is different from the facial feedback hypothesis? A. The cognitive-mediational theory suggests that it is possible to influence our emotions while the facial feedback hypothesis does not. B. The cognitive-mediational theory suggests that our emotions are determined by our appraisal of the stimulus while the facial feedback hypothesis does not. C. The cognitive-mediational theory suggests that our emotions influence our facial expressions, and the facial feedback hypothesis suggests that our facial expressions influence our emotions. D. The cognitive-mediational theory suggests that our facial expressions influence our emotions, and the facial feedback hypothesis suggests that our emotions influence our facial expressions.

b

Which of the following is a way that anorexia nervosa is different from bulimia nervosa? A. more men than women suffer from bulimia B. anorexia is associated with starvation, and bulimia is associated with binge eating C. anorexia is associated with binge eating, and bulimia is associated with starvation D. more men than women suffer from anorexia

b

Which of the following is the time immediately following an orgasm during which an individual is incapable of experiencing another orgasm? A.Resolution B.Refractory period C.Retroactive period D.Plateau

b

Which of the following theories of emotion would suggest that polygraphs should be quite accurate at differentiating one emotion from another? A. Cannon-Bard theory B. James-Lange theory C. Schachter-Singer two-factor theory D. Darwinian theory

b

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

b

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

c

Animal research suggests that in male rats the ________ is critical for the ability to engage in sexual behavior, but not for the motivation to do so. A. nucleus accumbens b. amygdala C. medial preoptic area of the hypothalamus D. hippocampus

c

During the __________ phase of the sexual response cycle, individuals experience rhythmic contractions of the pelvis that are accompanied by uterine contractions in women and ejaculation in men. A. excitement B. plateau C. orgasm D. resolution

c

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. Giorgio works at a part-time diner B. Giorgio is in debt C. He wants to become a chef D. none of the above

c

Research shows that receiving some sort of extrinsic reinforcement for engaging in behaviors that we enjoy leads to those behaviors _________. A. creating an attraction/repulsion complex B. motivating us to engage in different behaviors C. no longer providing that same enjoyment D. providing twice as much enjoyment

c

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

c

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

c

Which of the following is not one of the seven universal emotions described in this chapter? A. contempt B. disgust C. melancholy D. anger

c

________ individuals experience emotional and erotic attractions to both same-sexed individuals and opposite-sexed individuals. A.Asexual B.Heterosexual C.Bisexual D.Homosexual

c

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

c

________ is wants or needs that direct behavior toward some goal. A.Instinct B.Drive C.Motivation D.Habit

c

________ proposed the hierarchy of needs. A. William James B. David McClellend C. Abraham Maslow D. Albert Bandura

c

__________ is a chemical messenger secreted by fat cells that acts as an appetite suppressant. A. orexin B. angiotensin C. leptin D. ghrelin

c

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

d

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. Cici becomes a foster parent because of ________ motivation. A. extra B. extrinsic C. instinct D. intrinsic

d

Greg is 5 feet three inches tall and weighs 260 pounds. Greg is ________. A. Overweight B. Underweight C. Normal D. Obese

d

If someone is uncomfortable identifying with the gender normally associated with their biological sex, then he or she could be classified as experiencing what? A. homosexuality B. bisexuality C. heterosexuality D. gender dysphoria

d

If you believe you will win the hot dog eating competition, they you have a sense of ________, you are more likely to enter the hot dog eating competition. A. extrinsic motivation B. fulfillment C. instinct D. self-efficacy

d

In order to be classified as morbidly obese, an adult must have a BMI of ________. A. less than 25 B. 25-29.9 C. 30-39.9 D. 40 or more

d

Motivation describes the wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal. In the following sentence, what is the motivation? Sheila wants to complete a marathon so she buys new running shoes and spends every day timing how long it takes her to run the high school track. A. running the high school track B. timing how long it takes to run the track C. buying new running shoes D. completing a marathon

d

Self-worth, accomplishment, and confidence represent the ________ level of needs in Maslow's hierarchy of needs. A. Security B. Physiological C. Self-actualization D. Esteem

d

The ________ response cycle includes four phases including excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. A. hormone B. luteal C. leptin D. sexual

d

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

d

Which of the following exemplifies intrinsically motivated behavior? A. behaving to avoid being punished B. misbehaving in order to get attention C. working at a job you hate in order to afford school D. attending a mosque because you believe it is the right thing to do

d

Which of the following is a way that the Kinsey research differed from the Masters and Johnson research? A.Kinsey recorded measurements of physiological variables; Masters and Johnson collected data with personal interviews B. The research of Masters and Johnson was considered very controversial and the research of Kinsey was not C. Kinsey's research was funded and the Masters and Johnson research was not D. Kinsey collected data with personal interviews; Masters and Johnson recorded measurements of physiological variables

d

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

d

________ is characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by attempts to compensate for the excessive amount of food hat was consumed. A. Prader-Willi syndrome B. morbid obesity C. anorexia nervosa D. bulimia nervosa

d

_________ is an individual's belief in his or her capability to complete a task. A. physiological needs B. self-esteem C. self-actualization D. self-efficacy

d