Question 1

Leptin is a __________ involved in appetite control.&#10;A)hormone&#10;B)fatty tissue&#10;C)organ&#10;D)neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

Leptin is a hormone produced by adipose (fat) cells in the body. It acts as a signal to the brain to indicate the amount of fat stored in the body, and plays a key role in regulating appetite and energy balance.

Question 2

Dora is experiencing positive emotions while Milly is experiencing negative emotions.If researchers are examining EEG recordings of their brains,where are they most likely to see increases in activity?

A)in Dora's left frontal lobe
B)in Milly's right frontal lobe
C)in their thalamic regions
D)both a and b are correct.

both a and b are correct.

Accepted Answer

Positive emotions are typically associated with increased activity in the left frontal lobe, while negative emotions are associated with increased activity in the right frontal lobe.

Question 3

The structure in the brain that,when damaged,causes rats to stop eating is called the __________.&#10;A)ventromedial pituitary.&#10;B)lateral hippocampus.&#10;C)ventromedial hypothalamus.&#10;D)lateral hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

lateral hypothalamus.

Question 4

Jocelyn needs to be the one whose ideas are always used and craves prestige among others.She drives an expensive car and wears nothing but the most expensive clothes.Jocelyn is high in the need for __________.

A)achievement.
B)affiliation.
C)power.
D)attention.

Accepted Answer

Jocelyn's desire for her ideas to always be used and her craving for prestige among others signify a need for power. Additionally, her expensive car and clothing choices suggest that she may use material possessions to display her power or status.

Question 5

People who are always looking for a challenge may be high in the need for __________.&#10;A)achievement.&#10;B)affiliation.&#10;C)power.&#10;D)attention.

Accepted Answer

The need for achievement refers to the desire to set and meet challenging goals, as well as the satisfaction that comes from accomplishing those goals. People with a high need for achievement tend to seek out and enjoy challenging tasks, which aligns with the description given in the question.

Question 6

When we eat,the pancreas releases __________,which lowers blood sugar and can increase the feeling of hunger.&#10;A)glucose&#10;B)insulin&#10;C)thyroxin&#10;D)adrenaline

Accepted Answer

When we eat, the pancreas releases insulin, which helps to move glucose from the bloodstream into cells to be used for energy. This can lower blood sugar levels but can also increase hunger as the body needs more glucose to maintain energy levels.

Question 7

The need for money is an example of a(n)__________ drive.&#10;A)primary&#10;B)acquired&#10;C)innate&#10;D)instinctive

Accepted Answer

Money is not a biological necessity but a learned or acquired need that helps satisfy primary drives like food and shelter.

Question 8

Gene is trying to choose a snack.There is a bowl of fruit on the table,but there's also a candy bar that he bought yesterday.The fact that Gene feels drawn to choose the candy bar instead of the fruit is an example of the power of __________.

A)needs.
B)drives.
C)incentives.
D)arousal.

Accepted Answer

In this scenario, the candy bar acts as an incentive for Gene to choose it over the fruit. Incentives are external factors that motivate and influence behavior, and in this case, the candy bar is more attractive to Gene than the fruit, even if the fruit may fulfill his needs better. The other options, such as needs and drives, may play a role in shaping his behavior, but in this scenario, the power of incentives is the most relevant explanation for Gene's decision-making process.

Question 9

The rate at which your body burns energy when at rest is called the __________.&#10;A)basal metabolic rate.&#10;B)weight set point.&#10;C)basal set point.&#10;D)weight metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

The correct term for the rate at which your body burns energy when at rest is basal metabolic rate (BMR). This represents the number of calories your body needs to maintain basic functions such as breathing, circulation and cell production. It varies depending on factors such as age, gender, weight, height and body composition. BMR is an important component of overall energy expenditure and can influence weight management.

Question 10

Shontia works at a day-care center.The pay is low and the hours are long,but she loves being around children and has no desire to look for a higher paying job.Shontia's motivation appears to be __________.

A)intrinsic.
B)extrinsic.
C)selfish.
D)external.

Accepted Answer

Shontia's motivation to stay at the day-care center despite low pay and long hours is driven by her love for being around children, which is an intrinsic motivation.

Question 11

According to Rodin,externals are people who may produce insulin in response to anticipating food as a result of __________.&#10;A)genetic tendencies.&#10;B)biological sensitivity.&#10;C)classical conditioning.&#10;D)operant conditioning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Rodin,externals are people who may...

Question 12

In Schachter and Singer's classic study,participants were physically aroused by __________.&#10;A)exposure to a &#34;happy&#34; man.&#10;B)exposure to an &#34;angry&#34; man.&#10;C)receiving epinephrine.&#10;D)watching an exciting film.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Schachter and Singer's classic study,participants were...

Question 13

According to Maslow,a person who wants to become self-actualized must first satisfy __________.&#10;A)higher needs before other more primary needs.&#10;B)primary needs such as food and safety.&#10;C)needs for creativity,justice,and the appreciation of beauty.&#10;D)needs for achievement,affiliation,and power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Maslow,a person who wants to...

Question 14

Your heart is racing,your breathing is rapid,and your mouth is dry.What emotion are you experiencing?&#10;A)anger&#10;B)fear&#10;C)happiness&#10;D)It is not always possible to distinguish one emotion from another by physiological reactions only.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your heart is racing,your breathing is rapid,and...

Question 15

The approach to motivation that forced psychologists to consider the hereditary factors in motivation was the __________ approach.&#10;A)arousal&#10;B)drive-reduction&#10;C)instinct&#10;D)incentive

Accepted Answer

The answer of The approach to motivation that forced psychologists...

Question 16

If there is a history of obesity in a family,each family member has __________ of becoming obese compared to people without such a family history.&#10;A)the same risk&#10;B)double or triple the risk&#10;C)five times the risk&#10;D)less risk

Accepted Answer

The answer of If there is a history of obesity...

Question 17

The theory of emotion that owes a lot to Darwin's work is the __________ theory.&#10;A)James-Lange&#10;B)Cannon-Bard&#10;C)Schachter-Singer&#10;D)facial feedback

Accepted Answer

The answer of The theory of emotion that owes a...

Question 18

The __________ is a brain structure that allows us to quickly and unconsciously respond to potentially dangerous stimuli before we are completely conscious of the threat.&#10;A)thalamus&#10;B)hippocampus&#10;C)prefrontal cortex&#10;D)amygdala

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ is a brain structure that...

Question 19

Evidence from a study with 2-year-olds who were given an opportunity to explore a black box with a hole in it suggests that sensation seeking may be __________.&#10;A)learned.&#10;B)abnormal.&#10;C)acquired over time.&#10;D)innate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evidence from a study with 2-year-olds who...

Question 20

Through pairing cartoon or movie characters with different food items,researchers have found characters can influence children's __________.&#10;A)television viewing habits.&#10;B)taste preferences.&#10;C)clothing choices.&#10;D)tantrum behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Through pairing cartoon or movie characters with...

Deck 9: Motivation and Emotion