Question 1

Mrs.Woodham wants her students to embrace the book The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.She believes the message is a powerful one.What might you encourage her to do?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

According to the glucostatic theory,the level of _____ is a primary control mechanism for the regulation of hunger.

Accepted Answer

The glucostatic theory proposes that the level of glucose in the blood is a primary control mechanism for regulating hunger. When glucose levels drop, hunger is stimulated to encourage the consumption of food and restore glucose levels. Once glucose levels reach a certain threshold, hunger is suppressed. Therefore, B (glucose in the blood) is the best choice. Lipids in the liver, metabolites in the pancreas, and phospholipids in the spleen do not play a primary role in the regulation of hunger according to the glucostatic theory.

Question 3

Who proposed the triangular theory of love?

Accepted Answer

The triangular theory of love was proposed by Robert Sternberg, a psychologist known for his research on intelligence, creativity, wisdom, and love. Through this theory, he proposed that love consists of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment, and they interact to form various types of love.

Question 4

The fact that identical twins are more likely to share sexual orientation than fraternal twins suggests that sexual orientation is at least partly

Accepted Answer

The fact that identical twins are more likely to share sexual orientation than fraternal twins indicates that genetics play a significant role in determining sexual orientation.

Question 5

Before entering first grade,little Mina used to love to read books.Once school started,her teacher began a program to motivate her students to read.She began to give stars to those children who finished a new book.As a result,Mina no longer reads while she is at home.What has likely occurred?

Accepted Answer

Mina's intrinsic motivation to read for the joy of it likely decreased because the introduction of external rewards (stars) shifted her motivation from internal satisfaction to obtaining the external reward.

Question 6

Commitment without intimacy or passion might be referred to as

Accepted Answer

Empty love refers to a situation where there is a commitment to a relationship, but with no intimacy or passion. Fatuous love refers to a situation where there is a commitment and passion, but no intimacy. Companionate love refers to a situation where there is a commitment and intimacy, but no passion. Liking refers to a feeling of affection or fondness for someone, without necessarily involving commitment, intimacy, or passion.

Question 7

Jane just met Allen at a bar.They talked for awhile and shared a cab home.She tells her roommates that she cannot stop thinking about him.What type of love is she experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Jane only just met Allen and has only talked with him briefly, indicating that she is likely experiencing infatuation or a crush rather than any sort of deeper or long-lasting love.

Question 8

Which best characterizes the correlation between income and subjective feelings of happiness?

Accepted Answer

Studies show that there is a positive correlation between income and subjective feelings of happiness, but it is not a very strong relationship. While having more money can increase happiness up to a certain point (usually around $75,000 per year), beyond that point, money has less of an impact on happiness. Therefore, the correlation can be characterized as positive but modest.

Question 9

A three-month old baby named Bryan smiles even when he is alone.Scientific research has suggested that his smile should be attributed to _____.

Accepted Answer

According to scientific research, babies are born with innate motor programs that enable them to smile even without external stimuli. This is known as a reflex smile, and it appears around one month after birth. By three months old, babies can also produce social smiles in response to external stimuli, such as seeing their parents' faces. However, Bryan's smile while alone suggests that it is likely a reflex smile stemming from innate motor programs.

Question 10

Types of gestures and movements that can display our emotions are called

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal leakage refers to unintentional nonverbal cues that reveal our true emotions and thoughts, including gestures and movements. Facial feedback refers specifically to the feedback from our facial muscles that can influence our emotional experience. Mere exposure refers to the phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus can increase our liking for it. Primary emotions refer to the basic emotions that are considered universal across cultures, such as happiness, sadness, and anger.

Quiz 11: Emotion and Motivation