Question 1

One of the problems associated with asthma is that once patients experience difficulty breathing, they often make their symptoms worse by concentrating on them and/or worrying about them. Consequently, many doctors include relaxation exercises as part of a treatment program to prevent patients from making their asthmatic reactions worse. This example of how our awareness of physiological changes can influence or even cause subsequent emotions is most supportive of which of the following theories of emotion?
A) James-Lange
B) Spiesman
C) Cannon-Bard
D) Schacter and Singer

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the problems associated with asthma...

Question 2

Each of the following is true except ________.
A) some languages do not even have a word for emotion
B) Plutchik's model may describe only the emotions of English-speaking people
C) there are relatively few differences in the way different cultures categorize emotions
D) the number of words a language has to express emotions can impact on the way those emotions are psychologically experienced

Accepted Answer

The statement "there are relatively few differences in the way different cultures categorize emotions" is false. Research has shown that there are significant variations in how emotions are categorized and experienced across different cultures.

Question 3

Michelle works for a pharmaceutical company as part of a close-knit team that develops and tests new drugs. She has been doing so well that her supervisor has offered her a better-paying job heading a research team in another state. Although the job is lucrative, Michelle declines the offer, preferring instead to remain with her co-workers. Michelle may be responding to a need for ________.
A) achievement
B) affiliation
C) stability
D) contact

Accepted Answer

Michelle's decision to decline the job offer in favor of remaining with her co-workers suggests that she values her relationships with them and has a need for affiliation.

Question 4

Today, scientists tend to see emotions as ________ to survival and a ________ source of personal enrichment.
A) unnecessary; major
B) essential; major
C) unnecessary; minor
D) essential; minor

Accepted Answer

Scientists now recognize emotions as essential to survival, serving as an internal signaling system that helps humans respond to threats and opportunities in the environment. Additionally, emotions are also viewed as a major source of personal enrichment, influencing our decision-making, relationships, and overall well-being.

Question 5

The affiliation motive is aroused by feeling ________.
A) threatened
B) lonely
C) independent
D) sad

Accepted Answer

The answer of The affiliation motive is aroused by feeling...

Question 6

Each of the following is one of the criteria for identifying a primary emotion except it ________.
A) is associated with a distinct facial expression
B) is evident in all mammals
C) contributes to survival
D) is evident in all cultures

Accepted Answer

Primary emotions are considered universal and are evident in all cultures, associated with distinct facial expressions, and contribute to survival. However, the statement that a primary emotion is evident in all mammals is not a criterion for identifying a primary emotion, as primary emotions are specifically discussed in the context of human emotions and their universality across human cultures.

Question 7

Emotions that are found throughout one or more cultures, but not all cultures, are ________ emotions.
A) regional
B) reactive
C) secondary
D) tertiary

Accepted Answer

The answer of Emotions that are found throughout one or...

Question 8

In the past, psychologists viewed emotions as ________.
A) safeguards for our survival
B) the result of immature cognitive control
C) learned responses
D) base instincts

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the past, psychologists viewed emotions as...

Question 9

Which of the following best describes a person with high achievement motivation?
A) Jean has always felt she should earn good grades because she believed she should do her best in school and learn as much as possible.
B) Bill wanted to be a doctor, but instead he became a physician's assistant because he wanted to help people without having to take on the awesome responsibility for their health.
C) Paula wants to be a good lawyer but only because good lawyers are well-paid and well-known.
D) Fred believes he has a right to do whatever he chooses, whenever he chooses, due in part to being raised by extremely lenient parents.

Accepted Answer

A person with high achievement motivation is intrinsically motivated to excel in their pursuits and strives for personal growth and development. Jean's desire to do her best in school and learn as much as possible demonstrates this intrinsic motivation.

Question 10

A need for affiliation is a need to ________.
A) be with other people
B) belong to a group or organization
C) be married or belong to a family
D) be associated with a large corporation

Accepted Answer

The answer of A need for affiliation is a need...

Question 11

Which of the following is not true of individuals with a high need for achievement?
A) They are driven by a desire for fame and fortune.
B) They tend to be energetic.
C) They tend to be fast learners.
D) They tend to set high personal standards of performance.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with a high need for achievement are not necessarily driven by a desire for fame and fortune. While they may be motivated by recognition and financial success, their primary drive is typically to attain personal goals and reach high levels of success in their chosen field.

Question 12

Each of the following is true of Plutchik's theory of emotions except ________.
A) it appears to apply equally well to people of all cultures
B) each of the emotions he describes helps us to adjust to the environment in different ways
C) emotions adjacent to each other on Plutchik's "circle" are more alike than emotions situated opposite each other
D) different emotions can be combined to produce a wider range of emotional experiences

Accepted Answer

Plutchik's theory of emotions does not claim that it applies equally well to people of all cultures. Cultural differences can influence emotional expression and experience.

Question 13

Recent research examining the ability of people from a variety of cultures to identify emotions by observing facial expressions of others found that there appear to be universally recognized facial expressions for each of the following emotions except ________.
A) anger
B) surprise
C) love
D) disgust

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that there are six universally recognized basic emotions: anger, fear, disgust, happiness, surprise, and sadness. However, love is not considered a basic emotion and does not have a universally recognized facial expression.

Question 14

Bea has just broken up with her boyfriend. She has a test in school on Friday, but try as she might, she cannot concentrate on her studies. In this example, Bea's performance is being interfered with by an intense ________.
A) emotion
B) secondary drive
C) primary drive
D) motivation

Accepted Answer

Bea's emotions are interfering with her ability to concentrate on her studies, indicating that she is experiencing an intense emotion. The other options (B, C, D) are not relevant to the situation described.

Question 15

Seeing a snake, running away from it, then becoming frightened is the sequence of events postulated by the ________ theory.
A) Plutchik
B) James-Lange
C) Yerkes-Dodson
D) Cannon-Bard

Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory of emotion proposes that an event or stimulus elicits a physiological response, which then leads to the experience of an emotion. In this scenario, the individual first sees a snake and then runs away from it, which causes an increase in physiological arousal (e.g. increased heart rate, breathing, etc.). This physiological arousal then leads to the experience of fear or fright.

Question 16

Recent research examining the ability of people from a variety of cultures to identify emotions by observing facial expressions of others found that there appear to be universally recognized facial expression for ________ primary emotions.
A) two
B) six
C) four
D) eight

Accepted Answer

The research found that there were universally recognized facial expressions for six primary emotions: happiness, surprise, sadness, anger, disgust, and fear.

Question 17

Which of the following would most likely result from the affiliation motive?
A) discussing your racket grip with your tennis instructor
B) discussing a lecture you attended with your roommates
C) striking up a conversation with a stranger during a bumpy airplane flight
D) talking to a friend about a movie you just saw

Accepted Answer

The affiliation motive is the desire to establish social connections and interact with others. Striking up a conversation with a stranger on a bumpy airplane flight would be the most likely result of this motive as it involves connecting with someone who is not already in your social circle.

Question 18

Emotions that are shared by people throughout the world, regardless of culture are ________ emotions.
A) endemic
B) primary
C) common
D) dominant

Accepted Answer

Primary emotions, such as happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise, and disgust, are considered to be universal and experienced by people of all cultures.

Question 19

Plutchik proposes that human beings have ________ basic emotions.
A) five
B) ten
C) three
D) eight

Accepted Answer

Plutchik proposes that there are eight basic emotions: joy, sadness, trust, disgust, fear, anger, surprise, and anticipation.

Question 20

Jack climbs mountains "because they are there." His desire to overcome obstacles results from the ________ motive.
A) achievement
B) power
C) aggression
D) curiosity

Accepted Answer

The achievement motive is characterized by a desire to master difficult tasks and to demonstrate one's competence. Jack's desire to climb mountains is fueled by a desire to overcome obstacles and demonstrate his mastery over them, which aligns with the achievement motive.

Quiz 8: Motivation and Emotion

Each of the following is true except ________.

Today, scientists tend to see emotions as to survival and a source of personal enrichment.

The affiliation motive is aroused by feeling ________.

Each of the following is one of the criteria for identifying a primary emotion except it ________.

Emotions that are found throughout one or more cultures, but not all cultures, are ________ emotions.

In the past, psychologists viewed emotions as ________.

Which of the following best describes a person with high achievement motivation?

A need for affiliation is a need to ________.

Which of the following is not true of individuals with a high need for achievement?

Each of the following is true of Plutchik's theory of emotions except ________.

Recent research examining the ability of people from a variety of cultures to identify emotions by observing facial expressions of others found that there appear to be universally recognized facial expressions for each of the following emotions except ________.

Bea has just broken up with her boyfriend. She has a test in school on Friday, but try as she might, she cannot concentrate on her studies. In this example, Bea's performance is being interfered with by an intense ________.

Seeing a snake, running away from it, then becoming frightened is the sequence of events postulated by the ________ theory.

Recent research examining the ability of people from a variety of cultures to identify emotions by observing facial expressions of others found that there appear to be universally recognized facial expression for ________ primary emotions.

Which of the following would most likely result from the affiliation motive?

Emotions that are shared by people throughout the world, regardless of culture are ________ emotions.

Plutchik proposes that human beings have ________ basic emotions.

Jack climbs mountains "because they are there." His desire to overcome obstacles results from the ________ motive.