Question 1

Which two different terms best describe Schachter and Singer's theory of emotion?&#10;A)arousal and physiology&#10;B)behavior and genetics&#10;C)arousal and context&#10;D)nature and nurture

Accepted Answer

Schachter and Singer's theory of emotion states that both physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of the context are necessary for the experience of emotion. Therefore, the two terms that best describe the theory are arousal and context.

Question 2

The part of the brain that seems to influence emotion is the ________________.&#10;A)thalamus&#10;B)pons&#10;C)amygdala&#10;D)thyroid gland

Accepted Answer

The amygdala is a small almond-shaped structure located within the temporal lobes of the brain that is involved in the processing and regulation of emotions, including fear and aggression. The other options (thalamus, pons, and thyroid gland) do not have as direct a role in emotional processing.

Question 3

According to cognitive-mediational theories,appraisal of the situation would come ____ the physical arousal and ____ the experience of emotion.&#10;A)before;after&#10;B)after;before&#10;C)before;before&#10;D)after;after

Accepted Answer

before;before

Question 4

Need for achievement is also referred to as ________________.&#10;A)Ach&#10;B)NFA&#10;C)nAch&#10;D)neech

Accepted Answer

nAch stands for "need for achievement", which is the term used to describe the personality trait of individuals who are highly motivated to achieve challenging goals and attain success. Option A, Ach, does not accurately represent the term and options B and D are not valid terms used to describe this particular trait.

Question 5

Seeing a snake,and then simultaneously running away from it and becoming frightened,is the sequence of events postulated by ______ theory.&#10;A)Plutchik's&#10;B)the James-Lange&#10;C)the Cannon-Bard theory&#10;D)Schachter and Singer's

Accepted Answer

The answer of Seeing a snake,and then simultaneously running away...

Question 6

The pursuit of an activity for external reward is called __________________.&#10;A)the need for affiliation&#10;B)intrinsic motivation&#10;C)extrinsic motivation&#10;D)a mastery goal

Accepted Answer

Extrinsic motivation refers to engaging in an activity for external rewards such as money, prizes or praise rather than for the inherent enjoyment or satisfaction of the activity itself.

Question 7

Which of the following is not an hallucinogenic drug?&#10;A)marijuana&#10;B)methadone&#10;C)LSD&#10;D)MDMA

Accepted Answer

Methadone is not an hallucinogenic drug. It is a synthetic opioid primarily used for the treatment of opioid addiction. Marijuana, LSD, and MDMA are all hallucinogenic drugs.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of Myers's suggestions for becoming happier?&#10;A)Realize that enduring happiness does not come from success.&#10;B)Act happy.&#10;C)Do not sleep more than 5 hours a night.&#10;D)Exercise.

Accepted Answer

Myers did not suggest that sleeping less than 5 hours a night would make someone happier, as sleep is important for overall well-being and happiness.

Question 9

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy,which needs must be met first?&#10;A)esteem&#10;B)safety&#10;C)physiological&#10;D)belongingness and love

Accepted Answer

According to Maslow's hierarchy, physiological needs such as food, water, shelter, and sleep must be met first since they are the most basic needs for survival.

Question 10

Which of the following areas of heredity has been identified as having a possible contribution to the development of homosexual orientation?&#10;A)chromosome 17&#10;B)Yh61&#10;C)Xq28&#10;D)RNA transcriptase

Accepted Answer

Several studies have identified a possible link between a region on the X chromosome, known as Xq28, and male sexual orientation. This region contains one or more genes that may be involved in the development of homosexual orientation. However, it is important to note that genetics is only one potential factor that may contribute to sexual orientation, and further research is necessary to fully understand the complex mix of biological, psychological, and environmental factors that shape human sexuality.

Deck 8: B: Motivation and Emotion