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which theory explains that physiological needs create an aroused state that motivates an organism to
reduce the need? ANS - drive-reduction theory
attempts to control social behavior by using the punishing effects of isolation is an example of ANS -
ostracism
which theory explains why, even when our biological needs are satisfied, we may still feel driven to
experience stimulation? ANS - arousal theory
why does further weight loss come slowly following a rapid loss during the initial three weeks of a
rigorous diet? ANS - the body reacts as if its being starved and metabolic rates drop
research on semi-starvation found that men who were given just enough food to stabilize their weight
at 25 percent below their starting weight ANS - lost interest in all social activities
which of the following is the best biological explanation for why the human body stores fat? ANS - fat is
fuel reserve during periods when food is scarce
what do we call a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior? ANS - motivation
which of the following actions is a violation of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? ANS - an athlete follows a
"no pain, no gain" motto rather than stopping for rest and nourishment
what term refers to the ability of the body's physiological processes to maintain a balanced or constant
internal state? ANS - homeostasis
a person who eats excessively and never seems to feel full may have which of the following conditions?
ANS - tumor in the hypothalamus
,which of the following is one of the stages of the sexual response cycle described by Masters and
Johnson? ANS - Plateau
Emotions are a mix of consciously experienced thoughts, expressive behaviors, and physiological
arousal. Which theory emphasized the importance of consciously experienced thoughts? ANS -
schachter-singer two factor theory
surveys conducted with people who have high spinal cord injuries suggest to researchers that emotions
are ANS - largely dependent upon our bodily responses and behaviors
the stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine are released from where? ANS - adrenal gland
what hearing emotions conveyed in another language, what emotion can people most readily detect?
ANS - anger
brain scans and EEG recordings indicate that positive emotions are associated with high levels of activity
in which brain section? ANS - left frontal lobe
which one of the following statements about stress is true?
a. surgical wounds heal more slowly in stressed humans
b. stress has no effect on those exposed to cold viruses
c. there is no correlation between stress and longevity
d. stress makes us more resistant to infection and heart disease
e. anxiety, irritation, and guilt all prompt very different physiological responses. ANS - a.
which of the following statements about nonverbal expression is true?
a.people blind from birth do not usually exhibit common facial expressions
b. the meaning gestures is the same across cultures
c. facial signs of emotion are generally understood across world cultures
d. people from different cultures have difficulty understanding nonverbal expressions
, e. nonverbal expression is not reliably interpreted within culture ANS - c.
which psychological concept would predict that smiling warmly on the outside would cause you to feel
better on the inside? ANS - facial feedback
after an alarming event, your temperature, blood pressure, and respiration are high, and you have an
outpouring of hormones. Hans Selye would most likely guess that you are in which general adaptation
syndrome phase? ANS - resistance
Bill is applying for admission to the University of
Michigan and has completed the entire process except
for writing his application essay. He is very nervous
about writing the essay because it is such an important
part of the acceptance process and the topic he was
assigned is very challenging.
Explain how each of the following psychological
concepts might relate to how Bill feels fi ve months
later when he receives a letter of acceptance from the
University of Michigan.
• Maslow's hierarchy
• James-Lange theory
• Cannon-Bard theory
• Schachter-Singer two-factor theory ANS - According to Maslow's hierarchy, Bill's decision to
apply to the University of Michigan is the result of a need
or drive (motivation) to achieve the higher psychological
needs of belonging, esteem, self-actualization, or self-transcendence.Bill is able to focus on these
higher-level needs because his physiological and safety needs have already been met. According to the
James-Lange theory, when Bill receives the letter in the mail, his heart races and his breathing increases,
which causes his brain to automatically interpret this experience as the emotion of excitement. Note:
Bill may exhibit any emotion as long as the physical arousal occurs prior to the experience of the
emotion. According to the Cannon-Bard theory, when Bill
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