Question 1

A peak experience,according to Maslow,would be time in an individual's life where self-actualization is temporarily achieved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Many surveys have attempted to determine the number of people who consider themselves to be homosexual and/or the number of people who have had some homosexual experience.It is difficult to arrive at solid figures.The most likely reason is that ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  many people repress their homosexual experiences and cannot remember them
B)  so few people are homosexual that the numbers do not reach the appropriate level for statistical significance
C)  people are reluctant to state that they had homosexual experiences or tendencies due to societal attitudes and discrimination
D)  All of these are true.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

According to research,the majority of gay or bisexual college students report they first became aware of their sexual orientation in __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high school
B)  middle school
C)  elementary school
D)  before entering schoolE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Individuals who are high in the Need for Affiliation care what others think of them and want to be liked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Yerkes-Dodson Law says _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance is affected by levels of physical arousal
B)  the more money you make the better your job will be
C)  nausea from bad food causes a reluctance to eat that food again
D)  performance on tests is better in the morningE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following shows a focus on the lowest of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joan wants to live in a house with all the modern conveniences so that she may have more time to seek fulfillment from her career and family.
B)  Frank feels that he is a good salesman because he likes what he does and knows how to do it well.
C)  Barbara knows that as a teacher she is a good person because she realizes the importance of imparting knowledge to society.
D)  Mark works hard as an attorney only so that he can attract more clients,more money,and be secure in the knowledge that his family can survive.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an acquired drive?

Accepted Answer

A)  a drive for great wealth
B)  a drive to be successful in school
C)  a drive to eat when hungry
D)  a drive for high levels of achievementE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Drugs that speed up the functioning of the nervous system are called _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulants
B)  depressants
C)  narcotics
D)  psychogenicsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

After taking a drug for several years,Bruce decides to quit taking the drug.He begins to experience a variety of physical symptoms,psychological symptoms such as irritability,and a strong craving for the substance.What term is used to describe what Bruce is experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance
B)  physical dependence
C)  withdrawal
D)  drug intoxicationE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is a criticism of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The highest level has never been attained.
B)  Self-actualization is actually a biological drive.
C)  The hierarchy does not have any focus on social needs.
D)  There is a lack of scientific support.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy,which needs must be met first?

Accepted Answer

A)  esteem
B)  safety
C)  physiological
D)  belongingness and loveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The theory stating that behaviors are motivated by an organism's attempts to reduce tension from conditions such as hunger or thirst and return the body to a state of balance is called ______ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  drive-reduction
B)  homeostatic
C)  needs
D)  disequilibriumE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Ecstasy is a stimulatory hallucinogenic drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Bill is a telemarketer for an insurance firm.He would like to be a physician,but it requires too much training,time,and expense.Besides,this job pays the bills.Bill's decision to remain in telemarketing is an example of one of Maslow's higher motivational states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In Myer's book,The Pursuit of Happiness,all of the following are suggestions for living a happier life EXCEPT ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus beyond yourself
B)  act happy.
C)  follow the "Eye for an Eye" philosophy when seeking revenge.
D)  take control of your timeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which two different terms best describe Schachter and Singer's theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  arousal and physiology
B)  behavior and genetics
C)  arousal and context
D)  nature and nurtureE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which statement best reflects the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our hearts race,we see a monster,we feel fear.
B)  We see a monster,we feel fear,our hearts race.
C)  We see a monster,our hearts race,we feel fear.
D)  We feel fear,our hearts race,we see the monster.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which level of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy is epitomized by the U.S.Army's slogan "Be all that you can be"?

Accepted Answer

A)  safety
B)  self-esteem
C)  belongingness
D)  self-actualizationE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Physiologically based drives that are unlearned are called ______ drives.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary
B)  reflexive
C)  acquired
D)  tertiaryE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

One major danger of barbiturates is ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  overstimulation
B)  hyperactivity
C)  drug interaction
D)  sleepwalkingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 8: A: Motivation and Emotion

Drugs that speed up the functioning of the nervous system are called _____________.

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The theory stating that behaviors are motivated by an organism's attempts to reduce tension from conditions such as hunger or thirst and return the body to a state of balance is called ______ theory.

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Bill is a telemarketer for an insurance firm.He would like to be a physician,but it requires too much training,time,and expense.Besides,this job pays the bills.Bill's decision to remain in telemarketing is an example of one of Maslow's higher motivational states.

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Which of the following is NOT an acquired drive?

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Many surveys have attempted to determine the number of people who consider themselves to be homosexual and/or the number of people who have had some homosexual experience.It is difficult to arrive at solid figures.The most likely reason is that ____________.

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One major danger of barbiturates is ________________.

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A peak experience,according to Maslow,would be time in an individual's life where self-actualization is temporarily achieved.

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According to research,the majority of gay or bisexual college students report they first became aware of their sexual orientation in __________________.

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Physiologically based drives that are unlearned are called ______ drives.

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Which of the following is a criticism of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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Individuals who are high in the Need for Affiliation care what others think of them and want to be liked.

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Ecstasy is a stimulatory hallucinogenic drug.

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The Yerkes-Dodson Law says _________________.

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Which statement best reflects the James-Lange theory of emotion?

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According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy,which needs must be met first?

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Which of the following shows a focus on the lowest of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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After taking a drug for several years,Bruce decides to quit taking the drug.He begins to experience a variety of physical symptoms,psychological symptoms such as irritability,and a strong craving for the substance.What term is used to describe what Bruce is experiencing?

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Which level of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy is epitomized by the U.S.Army's slogan "Be all that you can be"?

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In Myer's book,The Pursuit of Happiness,all of the following are suggestions for living a happier life EXCEPT ______________________.

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Which two different terms best describe Schachter and Singer's theory of emotion?

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