Question 1

Evidence suggests that ________ may foster neurogenesis.

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A)   meditation
B)   optimism
C)   social support
D)   aerobic exerciseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Whether you live in an African village or a European city, fast-paced music seems more ________ than slow-paced music.

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A)   happy
B)   emotion-focused
C)   Type B
D)   stressfulE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Both the James-Lange and the two-factor theories of emotion maintain that

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A)   the experience of emotion grows from an awareness of our body's arousal.
B)   distinct physiological differences exist among the emotions.
C)   some emotions can be experienced apart from cognition.
D)   all of these statements are true.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The arousal that lingers after an intense argument may intensify sexual passion. This best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   relative deprivation.
B)   the spillover effect.
C)   the adaptation-level phenomenon.
D)   the feel-good, do-good phenomenon.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

In a stressful situation, feelings of pain are dulled by

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A)   the somatic nervous system.
B)   carcinogens.
C)   the sympathetic nervous system.
D)   biofeedback.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

According to the two-factor theory, the two basic components of emotions are ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   facial expressions; a cognitive label
B)   emotion-arousing events; physical arousal
C)   physical arousal; overt behavior
D)   a cognitive label; physical arousalE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Israelis living in nonreligious collective settlements were observed to have ________ than those living in religiously orthodox collective settlements.

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A)   higher rates of death
B)   better emotion-focused coping skills
C)   higher lymphocyte levels
D)   better problem-focused coping skillsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

An understanding of how stress affects our resistance to disease is the central focus of the field of

Accepted Answer

A)   alternative medicine.
B)   psychoneuroimmunology.
C)   cognitive psychology.
D)   psychosomatic medicine.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Friedman and Rosenman referred to competitive, hard-driving, impatient, and easily angered individuals as ________ personalities.

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A)   problem-focused
B)   emotion-focused
C)   Type A
D)   Type BE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

People have been found to suffer fewer health problems following the death of their spouse if they

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A)   stay busy and avoid thinking about their loss.
B)   communicate their painful feelings of loss to close friends.
C)   spend time thinking about all the experiences they shared with their loved one.
D)   quickly make plans for developing a new romantic relationship.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

In their dispute over the role of cognition in emotion, both Zajonc and Lazarus agree that

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A)   cognitive reactions always precede emotional reactions.
B)   emotional reactions always precede cognitive reactions.
C)   some emotional reactions involve no conscious thinking.
D)   cognitive reactions and emotional reactions always occur simultaneously.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of biofeedback?

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A)   Milos learns to relax his forehead muscles after being provided with informationRegarding moment-to-moment changes in the tension levels of these muscles.
B)   Jane decides to work fewer hours after seeing a film linking stress with cancer.
C)   Chico learns to lower his blood pressure by meditating twice a day.
D)   Kecia successfully quits smoking after her psychologist has her smoke soE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

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

A)   introverts; introverts
B)   extraverts; extraverts
C)   introverts; extraverts
D)   extraverts; introvertsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Jed wants his roommate Dante to help him study for a physics test. Dante is most likely to want to help after he has

Accepted Answer

A)   unsuccessfully tried to repair a flat tire on his car.
B)   received an A on his psychology test.
C)   heard that a friend was involved in an automobile accident.
D)   been caught cheating on a math test.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Luciano believes that the best way to get over the anger he feels toward his high school teacher is to scream shameful profanities while hitting a punching bag. His belief best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   relative deprivation.
B)   the adaptation-level phenomenon.
C)   the catharsis hypothesis.
D)   the guilty knowledge test.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The catharsis hypothesis refers to the idea that

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A)   every emotion is preceded by cognition.
B)   humans tend to adapt to a given level of stimulation.
C)   anger is reduced by aggressive action or fantasy.
D)   successful performance is influenced by level of physiological arousal.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

We find it especially difficult to detect from other people's facial expressions whether they are

Accepted Answer

A)   afraid.
B)   angry.
C)   lying.
D)   disgustedE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

After receiving exciting news about the birth of a healthy grandson, Mr. Haney was easily persuaded to contribute a generous sum of money to a neighborhood church. This best illustrates the

Accepted Answer

A)   two-factor theory.
B)   adaptation-level phenomenon.
C)   James-Lange theory.
D)   feel-good, do-good phenomenon.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Research has indicated that rats become more vulnerable to ulcers when exposed to ________ shock.

Accepted Answer

A)   predictable
B)   uncontrollable
C)   low-intensity
D)   repeatedE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

After being told that his parents have just been involved in a serious automobile accident, Bill is likely to experience an outpouring of

Accepted Answer

A)   serotonin.
B)   dopamine.
C)   epinephrine.
D)   lymphocytes.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 12: Motivation and Work

Luciano believes that the best way to get over the anger he feels toward his high school teacher is to scream shameful profanities while hitting a punching bag. His belief best illustrates

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Israelis living in nonreligious collective settlements were observed to have ________ than those living in religiously orthodox collective settlements.

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Which of the following is an example of biofeedback?

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People have been found to suffer fewer health problems following the death of their spouse if they

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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.

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Both the James-Lange and the two-factor theories of emotion maintain that

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Jed wants his roommate Dante to help him study for a physics test. Dante is most likely to want to help after he has

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Research has indicated that rats become more vulnerable to ulcers when exposed to ________ shock.

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The arousal that lingers after an intense argument may intensify sexual passion. This best illustrates

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Friedman and Rosenman referred to competitive, hard-driving, impatient, and easily angered individuals as ________ personalities.

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Whether you live in an African village or a European city, fast-paced music seems more ________ than slow-paced music.

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