Question 1

Comparing introverts and extraverts, we can say that the nonverbal expressions of emotion conveyed by ________ are easier to read, and ________ are better at reading other people's nonverbal expressions of emotion.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that extraverts are better at reading other people's emotions through nonverbal expressions, while introverts may have an advantage in conveying emotions through nonverbal cues.

Question 2

As people experience negative emotions

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

When guilty knowledge tests are used with enough specific probes

Accepted Answer

Guilty knowledge tests are designed to test a suspect's knowledge of a crime that only the perpetrator would know. When specific probes are used, innocent suspects are unlikely to falsely confess to the crime, and therefore are seldom judged guilty by polygraph examiners. Guilty suspects, on the other hand, are more likely to display physiological responses indicating deception, making them more likely to be judged guilty by polygraph examiners.

Question 4

Emotional disgust is to emotional delight as ________ is to ________.

Accepted Answer

Emotional disgust is associated with right prefrontal cortex activation, while emotional delight is associated with left prefrontal cortex activation.

Question 5

Although newspapers reported that a murder victim had been stabbed with a knife, two police investigators knew that the actual murder weapon was a letter opener. While carefully monitoring the changes in heart rate and perspiration level of a prime suspect, the investigators asked him if he typically used a letter opener on his mail. The investigators were making use of the

Accepted Answer

The investigators were using a guilty knowledge test, a technique in which specific details known only to the perpetrator of a crime are used to test a suspect's knowledge and potential guilt. The investigators knew that the murder weapon was a letter opener, and by asking the suspect about his use of a letter opener for opening mail, they were testing whether he had this guilty knowledge. The Yerkes-Dodson law refers to the relationship between arousal and performance, the spillover effect involves the transfer of emotional arousal from one situation to another, and the unit bias relates to the tendency to consume a larger portion of food or drink when it is presented as a larger unit. None of these concepts apply to the scenario described.

Question 6

Compared with men, women would probably be better at

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that women tend to be better at interpreting nonverbal cues, including facial expressions and body language, which are important indicators of emotional states. Men tend to perform better on tasks that involve spatial reasoning and mathematical ability.

Question 7

The most unambiguous nonverbal clue to our specific emotional state is provided by our

Accepted Answer

Facial muscles provide the most unambiguous nonverbal clue to our specific emotional state. The movements of our facial muscles can reveal not only what emotion we are feeling but also the intensity of that emotion.

Question 8

Observers watching fearful faces show more brain activity in the ________ than do those watching angry faces.

Accepted Answer

The amygdala is the brain structure responsible for processing fear and other emotional responses. Therefore, observing fearful faces would elicit more activity in the amygdala compared to observing angry faces.

Question 9

Couples who are passionately in love most frequently communicate intimacy by means of

Accepted Answer

Prolonged eye gazing is the most common way for passionately in love couples to communicate intimacy. This type of communication allows for a deep connection and understanding between partners. Averted glances, contraction of the pupils, and winking are not as common for expressing intimacy between couples.

Question 10

When viewing subliminally flashed words, we are especially likely to sense the presence of words such as

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that subliminally flashed words related to death can elicit stronger responses and are more likely to be detected by individuals compared to other words, possibly due to the evolutionary importance of detecting potential threats. The other options (mind, body, life) may not necessarily have the same level of salience or emotional significance.

Question 11

In one study, polygraph experts interpreted the polygraph data of 100 people who had been suspects in crimes of theft. Had the polygraph experts been the judges of guilt or innocence

Accepted Answer

Polygraph tests are known for their potential to produce false positives, meaning they might indicate someone is lying when they are actually telling the truth. This can lead to a high rate of innocent people being wrongly classified as guilty.

Question 12

The emotions of anger and fear involve similar

Accepted Answer

Both anger and fear involve similar patterns of autonomic arousal, including increased heart rate and elevated levels of adrenaline. While there may be some differences in the intensity and duration of these responses, the overall pattern of physiological arousal is quite similar for both emotions. Subjective thoughts and experiences, facial expressions, and patterns of brain activity may differ between these two emotions.

Question 13

Mr. Hanson is strongly suspected of embezzling money from his employer. He has denied the allegation. To determine whether he is lying, investigators are most likely to ask Mr. Hanson to take a(n) ________ test.

Accepted Answer

A polygraph test, also known as a lie detector test, measures several physiological responses such as heart rate, blood pressure, and perspiration to determine if a person is lying. This type of test is commonly used in investigations of criminal activity or to screen job applicants for high-security positions. In the case of Mr. Hanson, investigators suspect he may be lying about embezzling money, so a polygraph test would be the most relevant option to determine his truthfulness.

Question 14

One problem with the use of the polygraph for lie detection is that

Accepted Answer

One major problem with the use of the polygraph for lie detection is that anxiety, irritation, and guilt feelings all prompt similar physiological reactivity, which can lead to false positives or false negatives. Therefore, it is not a reliable indicator of whether a person is lying or not.

Question 15

The polygraph measures the changes in ________ that accompany emotion.

Accepted Answer

The polygraph measures physiological responses such as heart rate, blood pressure, and sweating, which are believed to be associated with emotional arousal. Of these, heart rate is a particularly reliable indicator. Blood sugar level and hormone secretions are not typically measured by a polygraph, and pupil dilation may be difficult to accurately measure.

Question 16

Compared with the explanations we give for men's emotionality, our explanations for women's emotionality are ________ likely to focus on their personal dispositions and ________ likely to focus on their circumstances.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that women are more likely to be seen as emotional than men, and when their emotions are explained, it is often attributed to personal dispositions and traits such as being "too sensitive" or "irrational." On the other hand, explanations for men's emotions are more likely to focus on situational factors such as stress or anger-provoking situations. Therefore, D is the best answer.

Question 17

Studies of our ability to perceive and communicate emotions indicate that

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The insula is activated when people experience emotions such as

Accepted Answer

The insula has been found to be activated when people experience a variety of emotions, including pride, lust, and disgust. Therefore, the best choice is D, any of these emotions.

Question 19

Studies of observers' ability to detect whether people are lying or telling the truth indicate that the number of observers' correct judgments are ________ than one would predict from chance.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Research on the physiological states accompanying specific emotions indicates that

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that physiological responses, such as finger temperatures and hormone secretions, can differ between emotions such as fear and anger. However, it is not accurate to say that each emotion is associated with a unique pattern of sympathetic nervous system activity (A), or that every emotion has precisely the same pattern of limbic system activity (D). The statement about blood pressure levels (B) is not supported by current research.

Quiz 10: Motivation and Emotion

Comparing introverts and extraverts, we can say that the nonverbal expressions of emotion conveyed by are easier to read, and are better at reading other people's nonverbal expressions of emotion.