Question 1

How does motivation offer a survival advantage? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  It dictates the formation of social bonds.
B)  It stimulates competition and ingenuity.
C)  It fosters ambition and perseverance.
D)  It prevents the waste of precious energy resources.

Question 2

What is the evidence to suggest that exposure to sex hormones in the womb affects sexual orientation? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Females exposed to higher than normal levels of male hormones in the womb develop masculinized external genitalia and report more same-sex sexual activity.
B)  Males whose mothers were on hormone replacement therapy while pregnant report more attraction to males than the general population.
C)  The testosterone hormonal patch used to stimulate sexual desire in females also leads to higher birth rates of babies who later identified themselves as lesbians.
D)  Women who took drugs to stimulate ovulation had sons who were more likely to experiment with same-sex activity.

Question 3

A major advantage provided by emotion is ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  that it creates the desire for affiliation
B)  in its ability to produce arousal
C)  that it promotes self-actualization and empathy
D)  in its ability to produce an internal drive for survival

Question 4

Which model or theory of emotion proposes that physical sensations lead to subjective feelings?

Accepted Answer

A)  James‑Lange theory
B)  catharsis theory
C)  Somatovisceral Afference Model of Emotion
D)  Cannon‑Bard theory

Question 5

Which model or theory of emotion proposes that general arousal leads to assessment, which in turn calls for an assessment that leads to subjective feelings? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  James‑Lange theory
B)  Schachter‑Singer two-factor theory
C)  Somatovisceral Afference Model of Emotion
D)  Cannon‑Bard theory

Question 6

Nicole tells her gynecologist that lately she has had no sexual desire. Nicole and her gynecologist discuss the possibility of using a hormone patch to address her sexual dysfunction. This hormone patch likely uses which hormone? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone
B)  estrogen
C)  progesterone
D)  follicle stimulating hormone

Question 7

According to Cannon and Washburn (1912) , what as hypothesized to be the cause of hunger cues? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Hunger originates from psychological factors.
B)  Hunger correlates with the extent of stomach contractions.
C)  Hunger is mainly influenced by blood glucose levels.
D)  Hunger is influenced by visual and social cues.

Question 8

According to research (van Anders, Hamilton, & Watson, 2007) , who is likely to have the highest testosterone levels? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Eric, who cannot seem to stay in a long-term relationship, and was called a "commitment-phobe" by his last girlfriend
B)  Don, who just proposed to Sandra, his girlfriend of 2 years, but secretly longs for his former girlfriend, Jen, whom he dated for 6 years
C)  Sergio, who has been married for 14 years to Sarafena, but also has a mistress, Donatella, whom he has been seeing for the last 10 years
D)  Eduardo, who has been married for 11 years and has four boys ages 2 through 7, and is secretly relieved that he has no daughters

Question 9

What do twin studies tell us about genetics and the ability to read emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetics plays a negligible role in reading emotions.
B)  Genetics plays a small but significant role in reading emotions.
C)  Genetics plays a moderate role in reading emotions.
D)  Genetics plays a very large role in reading emotions.

Question 10

Which scenario supports the James‑Lange theory of emotion? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Tony approaches his friend Juanita, who is walking her dog. As the dog begins to bark, Tony's heart races; he thinks about why this is the case, and realizes he has a crush on Juanita.
B)  Micah wakes up feeling glum. He forces himself to smile from ear-to-ear and laugh out loud, and then he begins to feel happy.
C)  Bethany feels very depressed about her recent breakup with her boyfriend. She slumps down on her couch and cries for an hour straight, and then she begins to feel better.
D)  Aaron relaxes in his hammock. Suddenly, he feels an earthquake, causing him to feel afraid; at the same time, his heart beats rapidly and his palms sweat.

Question 11

Which researcher supports an incentive theory of motivation? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr. Morgan, who believes that "unpleasant internal forces are the biggest factors that drive motivation"
B)  Dr. Stern, who believes that "rewards play a central role in shaping motivation"
C)  Dr. Chen, who believes that "motivation is an innate characteristic based on instinctive behaviors"
D)  Dr. Lopez, who believes that "only external, but not internal forces, can be strong motivating factors"

Question 12

Which model or theory of emotion proposes that there is a simultaneous and independent occurrence of physical sensations and subjective feelings during an emotional experience? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  catharsis theory
B)  Schachter‑Singer two-factor theory
C)  Somatovisceral Afference Model of Emotion
D)  Cannon‑Bard theory

Question 13

As many as ____% of individuals with eating disorders today are males. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​10
B)  ​15
C)  ​20
D)  ​25

Question 14

Which scenario supports the Schachter‑Singer two-factor theory of emotion? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Tony approaches his friend Juanita, who is walking her dog. As the dog begins to bark, Tony's heart races; he thinks about why this is the case, and realizes he has a crush on Juanita.
B)  Micah wakes up feeling glum. He forces himself to smile from ear-to-ear and laugh out loud, and then he begins to feel happy.
C)  Bethany feels very depressed about her recent breakup with her boyfriend. She slumps down on her couch and cries for an hour straight, and then she begins to feel better.
D)  Aaron relaxes in his hammock. Suddenly, he feels an earthquake, causing him to feel afraid; at the same time, his heart beats rapidly and his palms sweat.

Question 15

After a night of eating a gallon of ice cream and potato chips, Stephen takes laxatives to purge the ingested food from his body. Stephen, like many others who suffer from bulimia nervosa, is likely to feel what after purging? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  relief and calm
B)  a heightened sense of control
C)  depression and disgust
D)  elation and arousal

Question 16

Selena has suffered from bulimia nervosa for several years. She finally seeks professional help and is surprised to find out that medication can help her. What type of medication, when combined with cognitive behavioral therapy, would be most helpful for Selena?

Accepted Answer

A)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
B)  phenothiazines
C)  amphetamines
D)  catecholamine reuptake inhibitors

Question 17

Following his afternoon classes, Darren stops at the cafeteria and eats a hot dog and french fries. If you were to run a blood test on Darren shortly after his meal, what would you expect to find? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  low glucose; low insulin
B)  low glucose; high insulin
C)  high glucose; high insulin
D)  high glucose; low insulin

Question 18

A state of tension and arousal triggered by cues important for survival is referred to as ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion
B)  mood
C)  drive
D)  motivation

Question 19

Abnormal development of the amygdala is associated with which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder
B)  major depressive disorder
C)  obsessive compulsive disorder
D)  autism spectrum disorder

Question 20

A(n) _____ is a value that is defended in order to maintain homeostasis. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  set point
B)  metabolism
C)  extrinsic balance
D)  emotion

Exam 7: The Developing Mind: Life-Span Development

Which scenario supports the James‑Lange theory of emotion? ​

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A(n) _____ is a value that is defended in order to maintain homeostasis. ​

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As many as ____% of individuals with eating disorders today are males. ​

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Selena has suffered from bulimia nervosa for several years. She finally seeks professional help and is surprised to find out that medication can help her. What type of medication, when combined with cognitive behavioral therapy, would be most helpful for Selena?

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Which model or theory of emotion proposes that physical sensations lead to subjective feelings?

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Which model or theory of emotion proposes that there is a simultaneous and independent occurrence of physical sensations and subjective feelings during an emotional experience? ​

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According to research (van Anders, Hamilton, & Watson, 2007) , who is likely to have the highest testosterone levels? ​

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Nicole tells her gynecologist that lately she has had no sexual desire. Nicole and her gynecologist discuss the possibility of using a hormone patch to address her sexual dysfunction. This hormone patch likely uses which hormone? ​

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Which researcher supports an incentive theory of motivation? ​

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After a night of eating a gallon of ice cream and potato chips, Stephen takes laxatives to purge the ingested food from his body. Stephen, like many others who suffer from bulimia nervosa, is likely to feel what after purging? ​

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Which scenario supports the Schachter‑Singer two-factor theory of emotion? ​

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What do twin studies tell us about genetics and the ability to read emotions?

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Abnormal development of the amygdala is associated with which disorder?

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A major advantage provided by emotion is ____. ​

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What is the evidence to suggest that exposure to sex hormones in the womb affects sexual orientation? ​

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Following his afternoon classes, Darren stops at the cafeteria and eats a hot dog and french fries. If you were to run a blood test on Darren shortly after his meal, what would you expect to find? ​

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Which model or theory of emotion proposes that general arousal leads to assessment, which in turn calls for an assessment that leads to subjective feelings? ​

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A state of tension and arousal triggered by cues important for survival is referred to as ____. ​

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According to Cannon and Washburn (1912) , what as hypothesized to be the cause of hunger cues? ​

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How does motivation offer a survival advantage? ​

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Nicole tells her gynecologist that lately she has had no sexual desire. Nicole and her gynecologist discuss the possibility of using a hormone patch to address her sexual dysfunction. This hormone patch likely uses which hormone?

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