Question 1

One problem with the James-Lange theory of emotions, and the Cannon-Bard theory of emotions, is that both fail to consider the role of

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A)   physiological responses in the experience of emotions.
B)   expressive reactions in the experience of emotions.
C)   cognitive interpretations in the experience of emotions.
D)   the interaction between physiological responses and conscious experiences.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

As Erica watched the televised drawing of lottery numbers, she realised she had the winning combination. If her heart starts to race at the same instant that she feels euphoria over winning the lottery, Erica's response pattern would lend support to

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A)   the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion.
B)   the James-Lange theory of emotion.
C)   Izard's evolutionary theory of emotion.
D)   Schachter's two-factor theory of emotion.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Compared to low scorers, people who score high in the need for achievement

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A)   devote more time to interpersonal activities.
B)   worry more about acceptance from others.
C)   tend to work harder and more persistently.
D)   show all of these characteristics.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Evolutionary theories of emotion assume all EXCEPT which of the following?

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A)   Emotions are largely innate.
B)   Emotions followed thought in the evolutionary sequence.
C)   Emotions originate in subcortical brain structures.
D)   Humans have a relatively small number of innate emotions with adaptive value.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

While Willem is out riding, his horse suddenly rears up when a small animal scurries across the path. Based on the Cannon-Bard theory of emotions, Willem should report

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A)   "I feel terrified because my heart is racing."
B)   "My heart is racing because I am terrified."
C)   "My racing heart must mean I'm terrified because this situation is dangerous."
D)   "The rearing of the horse makes my heart race and it makes me feel terrified."E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Scott takes an antihistamine but he doesn't realise that the medication will also increase his overall level of autonomic arousal. Thirty minutes after he has taken the medication he is introduced to Danielle. If Scott incorrectly attributes his increased arousal as attraction for Danielle, it would lend support to

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A)   Schachter's two-factor theory of emotion.
B)   the James-Lange theory of emotion.
C)   the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion.
D)   Izard's evolutionary theory of emotion.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The subjective, conscious appraisal of events forms the ____________________ component of emotional experiences.

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Question 8

Schachter suggests that people rely on ____ cues to label their emotional states.

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A)   physiological
B)   interpersonal
C)   external
D)   internalE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Compare drive, incentive and evolutionary approaches to understanding motivation.

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Drive theories hold that motivation is b...

Question 10

A bonus of R100.00 for completing a work assignment before a deadline is an example of

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A)   an incentive.
B)   a reward.
C)   drive reduction.
D)   a motive.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

According to the evolutionary theories, men seek as partners women who

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A)   are similar to them in important attitudes.
B)   have a good sense of humour.
C)   are beautiful, youthful and in good health.
D)   have good financial prospects.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Briefly describe the cross-cultural similarities and variations in emotional experience.

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Question 13

Walking through the veld you see a snake. All at once, your heart starts pounding, you feel fear and you run. This description BEST illustrates the ____ theory of emotion.

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A)   common sense
B)   Cannon-Bard
C)   James-Lange
D)   Schachter two-factorE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The rapid-response pathway from the thalamus to the amygdala that triggers autonomic arousal before cortical areas receive input is MOST consistent with the

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A)   James-Lange theory.
B)   Cannon-Bard theory.
C)   facial-feedback theory.
D)   common sense theory.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which category of motives is often acquired through learning and varies depending on an individuals' experience?

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A)   reproductive
B)   survival
C)   biological
D)   socialE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following behaviours is consistent with a drive theory of motivation?

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A)   eating an apple when hungry
B)   eating dessert after a large meal
C)   looking up information in an encyclopaedia
D)   studying hard to earn an "A" on a testE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

A state of physiological equilibrium is referred to as ____________________.

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The answer of A state of physiological equilibrium is referred...

Question 18

At present, which of the following approaches appears to provide the most complete account for gender disparities in sexual motivation and mating preferences?

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A)   operant conditioning
B)   evolutionary theory
C)   social learning theory
D)   socio-political theoryE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, one's conscious experience of emotion occurs

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A)   independently of autonomic arousal.
B)   before autonomic arousal.
C)   after autonomic arousal.
D)   simultaneously with autonomic arousal.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Psychologists distinguish between ____________________motives like the need for food and water and those ____________________ motives that are acquired through learning.

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The answer of Psychologists distinguish between ____________________motives like the need...

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Schachter suggests that people rely on ____ cues to label their emotional states.

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The rapid-response pathway from the thalamus to the amygdala that triggers autonomic arousal before cortical areas receive input is MOST consistent with the

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The subjective, conscious appraisal of events forms the ____________________ component of emotional experiences.

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Evolutionary theories of emotion assume all EXCEPT which of the following?

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Psychologists distinguish between motives like the need for food and water and those motives that are acquired through learning.

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Compared to low scorers, people who score high in the need for achievement

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Which of the following behaviours is consistent with a drive theory of motivation?

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At present, which of the following approaches appears to provide the most complete account for gender disparities in sexual motivation and mating preferences?

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While Willem is out riding, his horse suddenly rears up when a small animal scurries across the path. Based on the Cannon-Bard theory of emotions, Willem should report

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