Question 1

According to the "chameleon effect," if another person copies your gestures and physical postures,you are more likely to like them.

Accepted Answer

The chameleon effect refers to the tendency for individuals to unconsciously mimic the nonverbal cues of those around them, such as gestures and posture. Research has shown that when someone mimics our behavior, we are more likely to feel a sense of rapport and connection with them, which can lead to increased liking and positive attitudes.

Question 2

The process of initiation,directing,sustaining,and terminating the activities of an organism is called __________.

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The answer of The process of initiation,directing,sustaining,and terminating the activities...

Question 3

The James-Lange theory of emotion theories explains that the feelings occur after the bodily arousal,that is,one sees the growling dog,then runs,is aroused,and,lastly,feels fear.

Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory of emotion proposes that bodily sensations lead to the experience of emotions. So, the bodily arousal comes before the feeling of emotions.

Question 4

Feeling dizzy or fainting at the sight of a traumatic injury can occur as a result of an overreaction of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

This is correct. The parasympathetic nervous system can cause a drop in blood pressure and heart rate, leading to dizziness or fainting in some individuals when faced with a traumatic injury.

Question 5

Male babies start out life more emotionally expressive than female babies.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that male babies tend to display more intense emotional expressions, such as crying and smiling, compared to female babies.

Question 6

Restraining one's emotions decreases activity in the sympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

Restraining or suppressing one's emotions actually increases activity in the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response, leading to increased physiological arousal.

Question 7

Carrie begins implementing a routine in which she keeps track of her calories,uses learning techniques to control her eating habits,and starts exercising.According to your textbook,Carrie has begun a(n)__________ program

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The answer of Carrie begins implementing a routine in which...

Question 8

When people are lying,their use of illustrators increases,while their use of emblems decreases.

Accepted Answer

The opposite is true. When people are lying, their use of emblems increases (to make their lie seem more believable) while their use of illustrators decreases (because they are focusing on trying to remember and create a false story in their head).

Question 9

If you have sweated a great deal from exercising,a slightly salty liquid will more readily satisfy the type of thirst known as __________ thirst.

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The answer of If you have sweated a great deal...

Question 10

The needs that appear to be innate but are not necessary for survival,such as the needs for activity,exploration,manipulation,and physical contact are called __________ motives.

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The answer of The needs that appear to be innate...

Question 11

Desirable goals may motivate behavior in the absence of an internal need with this property known as the goal's __________ value.

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The answer of Desirable goals may motivate behavior in the...

Question 12

When you are well fed,your tongue's sensitivity to sweet tastes will be dulled by the fat cells releasing a substance called __________.

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The answer of When you are well fed,your tongue's sensitivity...

Question 13

Lie detectors (polygraphs)cannot tell the difference in lying and anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Polygraphs measure physiological responses such as heart rate, blood pressure, and sweating, which can occur due to anxiety or nervousness, not just lying. Therefore, they cannot accurately distinguish between the two.

Question 14

According to positive psychology,negative emotions tend to narrow our focus,while positive emotions tend to broaden our focus.

Accepted Answer

According to research in positive psychology, negative emotions such as fear, anger, and anxiety tend to narrow our focus and limit our perspective on a situation. Meanwhile, positive emotions such as joy, interest, and curiosity tend to broaden our focus and open us up to new experiences and possibilities.

Question 15

As you and your mother are riding the double ferris wheel,you interpret your adrenaline rush as "thrilling and delightful" and your mother interprets her adrenaline rush as "terrifying fear" with this difference best explained by the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion.

Accepted Answer

The Cannon-Bard theory suggests that emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously and independently, not that interpretation of the same physiological response can differ. The situation described aligns more with the Schachter-Singer theory, which involves cognitive interpretation of physiological arousal.

Question 16

Emotional intelligence involves the ability to perceive,use,understand,and manage emotions and includes such skills as self-awareness,empathy,and self-control.

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence is commonly defined as the ability to perceive, understand, express, and regulate emotions both in oneself and others. It encompasses skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and self-control. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 17

After a male animal is allowed to copulate until it has no further interest,it will resume sexual activity when a new partner is provided,a non-homeostatic pattern known as the __________ effect.

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The answer of After a male animal is allowed to...

Question 18

The area of the brain that contains both a feeding center and the satiety center is the __________.

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The answer of The area of the brain that contains...

Question 19

Shana gorges on food and then vomits or takes laxatives to avoid gaining weight.Shana would most likely be diagnosed with __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shana gorges on food and then vomits...

Question 20

The maintenance of steady states of temperature and blood pressure are examples of the process known as __________.

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The answer of The maintenance of steady states of temperature...

Quiz 10: D: Motivation and Emotion