Mo Emo Stress Review

Theories of motivation that assert the existence of biological motives to maintain the body in a steady state are called

homeostatic

Research studies indicate that people who are intrinsically motivated as compared to people who are extrinsically motivated tend to

work harder and enjoy their work more

Which of the following are stages in Hana Selye's general adaption syndrome

Alarm, resistance, exhaustion

which of the following situations describes an approach-avoidance conflict?

Anna must decide whether to buy a used car that is in her price range but has several mechanical problems.

Mark, a flight attendant, began his workday in a bad mood. However, by the end of the day, he felt much happier. According to the facial feedback hypothesis, what may have influenced Mark's mood?

Because it is his job to be courteous to customers, Mark smiled at passengers frequently.

Which of the following is LEAST like to affect the immune systems ability to ward off illness?

Being around someone who has a serious case of the flu

Which of the following is the best example of homeostatic process?

Cathy drinks a large amount of water to reduce thirst after a long race.

In the James-Lange theory of emotion, which of the following immediately precedes an emotion

Experience of physiological changes

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

Frequent eating and obesity

Ted is hiking along a mountain trail when he sees a large snake slithering across the path ahead of him. According to the James Lange theory, after seeing the snake, Ted will most likely?

Interpret the snake as dangerous, then feel fear, and then start trembling

Which of the following statements best depicts the concept of incentive theory

Jennifer studies hard because her parents reward her by paying $20 for each superior grade that she brings home.

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

Obtaining food and water

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

Resistance

Melinda went skydiving. As soon as she landed, a handsome man helped her gather her parachute. Melinda's heart was beating quickly and her hands were perspiring. Melinda inferred that she must be attracted to him. Which of the following is a theory of emotion that would best explain the relationship between Melinda's physiological state and her apparent attraction to the man that helped her?

Schachter two-factor

Lee is about to skydive for the first time. He interprets his racing heart to be the result of his eager anticipation and excitement. This best represents which theory of emotion?

Schachter's two factor

When given a drug that produced general arousal, research participants placed in a room with a happy confederate described their emotional state as happy, while those placed in a room with an angry confederate described their emotional state as angry. Which theory of emotion best explains these results?

Schachter-Singer

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?

alarm reaction

A complex pattern of organized, unlearned behavior that is species-specific is called

an instinct

Judy believes that her fate is determined by her own actions. Judy's belief best illustrates

an internal locus of control

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?

approach-approach

A brain tumor that results in obesity would most likely be located in the

area of the hypothalamus

Adrian loves to do dangerous activities like surfing and skydiving because of the thrill he gets. Which of the following is a theory of motivation that best explains Adrian's desire to do dangerous activities?

arousal

Incentive theories of motivation explain the desire of people to achieve goals in terms of

external stimuli that have the capacity to affect behavior

Individuals exhibiting a hostile type A personality pattern are at an increased risk for

cardiovascular disease

According to Kurt Lewin, an approach approach conflict occurs when a person has to

choose between two outcomes that are both desirable

Which of the following situations poses an approach-approach conflict for a person who listens to only classical music?

choosing to study with one of two friends, both of whom listen to classical music while studying

Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer view emotion as resulting from

cognitive labels of physiological changes

Exposure to stressors decreases the effectiveness of lymphocytes in the blood stream, which perform the function of

defending the body from viruses

Paul Ekman found that when Japanese students watched films of surgery, they masked their expressions of disgust with a smile when an authority figure entered the room but not when alone. American students maintained their expressions of disgust both alone and in the presence of an authority figure. Ekman's findings illustrate what he calls

display rules

Shaniqua is a fourth grader who loves to read whenever she has free time. To encourage Shaniqua to continue to read, her parents would best be advised to...

do nothing additional

Which of the following relates most to the lowest level of Abraham Maslows hierarchy of needs?

drive reduction

after school, georgia 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

drive reduction

Homeostasis is most closely associated with which motivation theory?

drive-reduction theory

Martin has severely restricted his caloric intake for two weeks to reach a goal weight for his wrestling meet. immediately after the meet, martin stops by a restaurant and orders a large pizza and a dessert. This post meet eating behavior is best explained by

drive-reduction theory

Danielle was laid off from her job six months ago and has been unsuccessful at finding a new one. The income from her long hours of temp work barely covers her bills. She has begun to have frequent cold and flu symptoms and has become depressed. Danielle is most likely in the stage of Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome known as

exhaustion

The final stage of general adaptation theory is known as

exhaustion

Pam works hard in school because her parents give her ten dollars for every A she receives. Pam's parents are attempting to influence her academic efforts by capitalizing on

extrinsic motivation

The view that human emotions are universal has been supported by studies of

facial expressions

Nick is smiling even though he does not feel happy. After a short time he feels happier. The best explanation for Nick's change in mood is

facial feedback

A hostile person with a type A personality is most at risk for developing which of the following?

heart disease

Which of the following concepts provides the best explanation for why people seek to put on warmer clothing when they start to feel cold

homeostasis

A genetically programmed action pattern is the ethologist's definition of

instinct

Carla tutors other students because she likes to be helpful, whereas Jane tutors classmates strictly for pay. Their behaviors demonstrate the difference between

intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Rosemary wants to make the track team because she enjoys running. Her reason for wanting to make the track team is an example of...

intrinsic motivation

Students who enjoyed solving a puzzle were rewarded for doing so. Later, they played less with the puzzle than did their counterparts who were not rewarded for the same task. This illustrates which of the following principles?

overjustification effect

Alfred Kinsey used a method that allowed for extensive information to be collected from discussions with individual participants. The research method that he used, and his research contributions, were

personal interviews; sexual behavior in women

Which of the following correctly lists Abraham Maslows hierarchy of needs from bottom to top

physiological, safety, belonging, esteem, self-actualization

Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome is an attempt to explain

reactions to stress

According to cognitive dissonance theory, human beings are motivated to

reduce tensions produced by inconsistent thoughts

Research has shown that the optimal arousal level of an individual performing a given task is

related to task difficulty

An animal will gain weight when

releasing factors are present

For most of his life, Mike has been overweight. Not long after going on a diet and losing over 30 pounds, Mike gained back nearly all the weight. Which of the following concepts best explains Mikes experience?

set point theory

An example of a primary drive is

sleeping

Karen had been working overtime to complete a project so that she could go skiing at the end of the month. On the day of her trip, Karen got sick with the flu and had to cancel. Stress hormones had most likely affected her immune system by

suppressing white blood cells called T lymphocytes

an individual experiencing a low blood-glucose level would be best advised to do which of the following

to eat a snack

One of the consistent research findings in the area of facial expressions and emotion is the

universality of facial expressions across cultures