Question 1

Pure autonomic failure shows that ___________ do in fact have a bearing on emotions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pure autonomic failure shows that ___________ do...

Question 2

The two-factor theory of emotion includes which two factors?

Accepted Answer

The two-factor theory of emotion, proposed by Schachter and Singer, suggests that emotion is based on physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal in a situational context.

Question 3

In Schachter and Singer's study on physiological stimuli and situational context, if an individual is uninformed or misinformed about the effect of epinephrine, what appears to happen when the individual interacts with an angry person?

Accepted Answer

When uninformed or misinformed about the effects of epinephrine, individuals are more likely to attribute their physiological arousal to the situational context, leading to an emotional response similar to the person they interact with, such as anger when with an angry person.

Question 4

What was the situational context that influenced sexual imagery in stories and the probability of calling the assistant in Dutton and Aron's experiment involving the Capilano Canyon suspension bridge?

Accepted Answer

The sex of the assistant influenced the results, as male participants were more likely to call a female assistant due to increased arousal from the fear-inducing situation on the unstable bridge, which they misattributed as attraction.

Question 5

The hypothalamus helps maintain homeostasis, including:

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body temperature, among other functions, to maintain homeostasis.

Question 6

Predation and both offense and defensive aggression are ____________ functions.

Accepted Answer

Agonistic functions include behaviors related to fighting, such as predation and aggression, both offensive and defensive.

Question 7

Nesting, parenting, and mate seeking are all ___________ functions.

Accepted Answer

Nesting, parenting, and mate seeking are all related to reproductive functions, as they are behaviors associated with the continuation of a species.

Question 8

The blood-brain barrier is important to the health of the body due to its role in:

Accepted Answer

The blood-brain barrier protects the brain by preventing harmful substances in the bloodstream from entering the brain tissue, thus keeping neurons safe from toxins and pathogens.

Question 9

Which of the following is a hormone associated with stress?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. It helps the body prepare for a "fight or flight" response by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Question 10

Which of the following is a male sex hormone?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is a male sex hormone.

Question 11

Thyroid-stimulating hormones are associated with:

Accepted Answer

Thyroid-stimulating hormones (TSH) primarily regulate the production of thyroid hormones, which are crucial for controlling the body's metabolism.

Question 12

Hunger is regulated by the:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hunger is regulated by the:
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Question 13

The ventromedial hypothalamus is responsible for regulating:

Accepted Answer

The ventromedial hypothalamus is primarily associated with the regulation of satiety, signaling when to stop eating.

Question 14

This is a sex-specific behavior, seen in female rats:

Accepted Answer

Lordosis is a sex-specific behavior seen in female rats. It is a posture that the female rat adopts when she is receptive to mating.

Question 15

These are responsible for the production and release of hormones:

Accepted Answer

Endocrine glands are responsible for the production and release of hormones.

Question 16

Endocrine glands are key in the production and release of:

Accepted Answer

Endocrine glands are responsible for producing and releasing hormones, which are chemical messengers that regulate various functions in the body.

Question 17

Corticotropin-releasing hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) are both associated with increased levels of:

Accepted Answer

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) are part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which is activated in response to stress, leading to the release of cortisol.

Question 18

Which one of the output pathways of the hypothalamus is associated with cortisol?

Accepted Answer

The neuroendocrine pathway is associated with cortisol because the hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) which stimulates the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), leading to cortisol release from the adrenal glands.

Question 19

In the case study of the woman with the tumor in her hypothalamus, who showed changes in her eating behavior and had fits of rage, what ultimately led to her bizarre behavior?

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating hormones that affect behavior, including eating and aggression. A tumor in this area can disrupt hormonal balance, leading to changes in behavior.

Question 20

The _________ receives input from the outside world via the thalamus and cortex.

Accepted Answer

The amygdala receives sensory input from the outside world via the thalamus and cortex, playing a key role in processing emotions.

Quiz 13: Emotions