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The term "_____________" refers to an internal state that activates and gives direction to our thoughts. |
| | A) | emotion |
| | B) | desire |
| | C) | motivation |
| | D) | motive |
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__________________ play an important role for all motives. |
| | A) | External cues |
| | B) | Internal physiological states |
| | C) | Emotions |
| | D) | Internal psychological states |
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Primary motives are based on _______________ needs. |
| | A) | learned |
| | B) | emotional |
| | C) | biological |
| | D) | psychological |
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The part of our hypothalamus that both increases and decreases appetite by controlling the level of sugar in the blood is the |
| | A) | paraventricular nucleus. |
| | B) | lateral hypothalamus. |
| | C) | cerebellum. |
| | D) | medial hypothalamus. |
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The hypothalamus uses three principal cues in regulating drinking: mouth dryness, loss of water by cells, and |
| | A) | heat regulation. |
| | B) | reductions in blood volume. |
| | C) | psychological feedback. |
| | D) | homeostasis. |
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After spending five hours doing research for a psychology paper, Hyun-Joo felt that she HAD to get up and take a walk. Hyun-Joo was exercising which psychological motive? |
| | A) | the need for novel stimulation |
| | B) | the need for relaxation. |
| | C) | the need for achievement. |
| | D) | the need for affiliation. |
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The idea that arousal is not only an important motivational concept, but is also linked to the efficiency of performance, is referred to as |
| | A) | optimal arousal theory. |
| | B) | the James-Lange theory. |
| | C) | Solomon's opponent-process theory. |
| | D) | the Yerkes-Dodson law. |
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James did poorly on his psychology midterm. Consistent with Schachter's research, we would expect that after getting his exam back and seeing his low grade, James would |
| | A) | hide in shame. |
| | B) | want to be with other people. |
| | C) | study harder. |
| | D) | want to be alone. |
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Chang-Ho loves to learn interesting and important new information. He enjoys challenging courses in which he learns useful information, and he is disappointed by easy courses in which he gets good grades but learns very little. Chang-Ho exhibits which element of motivation? |
| | A) | high performance-approach goals |
| | B) | high performance-avoidance goals |
| | C) | low performance-avoidance goals |
| | D) | high mastery goals |
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Which theory of motivation helps us understand addiction? |
| | A) | the James-Lange theory |
| | B) | Maslow's hierarchy of motives |
| | C) | the Cannon-Bard theory |
| | D) | Solomon's opponent-process theory |
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Which theory of emotion states that the key event in emotions is the interpretation of emotional stimuli from both outside and inside the body? |
| | A) | the cognitive theory |
| | B) | the James-Lange theory |
| | C) | the Cannon-Bard theory |
| | D) | the theory of Carroll Izard |
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Research on the use of lie detector tests suggest that |
| | A) | the results have become increasingly more accurate over the past decade due to better training of lie-detector examiners. |
| | B) | they are not much more accurate than tossing a coin. |
| | C) | the results have become increasingly more accurate over the past decade due to increased sophistication of polygraph technology. |
| | D) | they can be highly reliable if administered and interpreted by a well-trained lie-detector examiner. |
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Cross-cultural studies of emotions suggest that |
| | A) | emotions are inborn, not learned. |
| | B) | cultural learning influences the expression of emotions, but does not affect the interpretation of situations that create emotional reactions. |
| | C) | learning plays an important role in emotions. |
| | D) | cultural learning influences the interpretation of situations that create emotional reactions, but does not have much effect on the expression of emotions. |
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If Ahn fits the typical pattern of Asian American students in terms of what makes him happy, we would expect Ahn to be most happy when he is |
| | A) | involved in social activities with his close friends. |
| | B) | alone and meditating in his room. |
| | C) | celebrating holidays with his family. |
| | D) | studying for the courses that will help him reach his career goals. |
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Sigmund Freud would suggest that the key to curbing violence is |
| | A) | ensuring that children receive sufficient love and support during their early years. |
| | B) | finding nonviolent ways to release aggressive energy. |
| | C) | learning to suppress our aggressive feelings. |
| | D) | to block its expression through threat of punishment. |
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According to the Cognitive Theory of Aggression, which belief fosters war by justifying retaliation? |
| | A) | vulnerability |
| | B) | helplessness |
| | C) | victims of injustice |
| | D) | distrust |
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Jenna is concerned about being overweight. Which of the following options is the most dangerous in terms of her health? |
| | A) | being ten pounds overweight |
| | B) | yo-yo dieting |
| | C) | being ten pounds underweight |
| | D) | making permanent lifestyle changes in eating and exercise |
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