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Identify the theory that states that the cost of having sex is quite different for men and women.


A) Parental investment theory
B) Maslow's hierarchical theory
C) The neurocultural theory
D) The James-Lange theory of emotion

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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________ are enduring aspects of our personalities that set the threshold for the occurrence of particular emotional states.


A) Intrinsic motives
B) Moods
C) Needs
D) Affective traits

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Tony was at first fearful of riding his motorcycle to work as his father and brother both had been victims of road accidents. However, he evaluated the benefits that riding his own motorcycle would give-he could reach office on time and not have to depend on his friend for a ride. This made him look forward to using the motorcycle. In this scenario, the emotion process used by Tony to change his view of an event is known as ________.


A) appraisal
B) reappraisal
C) self-consciousness
D) expressive suppression

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Who among the following would be considered overweight, but not obese?


A) Salma has a BMI of 36.
B) Chloe's BMI is 15.
C) Chao's BMI is 32.
D) Maria has a BMI of 27.

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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According to the ________ of motivation, the processes of natural and sexual selection have shaped motivation over time to make all animals, including humans, want those things that help them survive and reproduce.


A) optimal arousal model
B) evolutionary model
C) drive reduction model
D) hierarchical model

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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The concept of optimal level of arousal is based on ________.


A) the theory of hierarchy of needs
B) the James-Lange theory of emotion
C) the g-factor theory
D) the Yerkes-Dodson law

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Rebecca was extremely jealous of her brother earning a full college scholarship, yet she knew she had to act happy for him. Her behavior is an example of ________.


A) reappraisal
B) the Yerkes-Dodson laws
C) display rules
D) vicarious reinforcement

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following is true of the parental investment theory?


A) Women are reluctant to engage in casual sex for fear of pregnancy.
B) Sexual orientation exists on a continuum from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual.
C) Men are eager to engage in casual sex to impress rivals with their sexual prowess.
D) Parental prohibition against sexual activity actually increases the likelihood of early sexual behavior.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following is true about the effect of Botox on emotions?


A) Botox can affect one's ability to read emotions in others.
B) Botox only reduces the intensity of negative emotions.
C) Botox only reduces the intensity of positive emotions.
D) Botox-induced paralysis of facial muscles only affects facial expressions.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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________ is a simple sugar that the brain uses for energy.


A) Sucrose
B) Galactose
C) Fructose
D) Glucose

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Becky, a 13-year-old, is known for her competitive spirit. She aces her grades and is a top performer in athletics. She works hard and continually improves herself to overcome her shortcomings. She constantly challenges herself and tries to outperform herself. Becky has the ________.


A) need for affiliation
B) need to belong
C) need for association
D) need to excel

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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According to Atkinson, the tendency to achieve includes all the following EXCEPT ________.


A) the need for affiliation
B) the incentive value of success
C) the motivation to succeed
D) the expectation of success

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Mark sees a group of drunk teenagers vandalizing his restaurant using spray paint. Instead of shouting angrily at them, Mark calmly requests them to leave his property. In this scenario, Mark chose ________ to regulate his emotion.


A) extrinsic motivation
B) expressive suppression
C) inductive reasoning
D) deductive reasoning

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Karen wanted to get a scholarship to study abroad. For this, she studied very hard and gave up going out with her friends. In this scenario, the scholarship is acting as a(n) ________ for Karen.


A) incentive
B) complication
C) honor
D) need

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following is the first phase of human sexual arousal?


A) Orgasm
B) Resolution
C) Excitement
D) Plateau

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Eder and R. Eisenberg reported research that supports the idea that when employees work at companies that care about their well-being, they are more likely to ________.


A) be happier at their jobs
B) take long lunch breaks
C) experience stress
D) miss workday

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Tom, a 10-year-old, plays the drums very well. His instructor gives him a candy every time he plays a drum pattern correctly and on time. Tom regularly practices drum patterns and strives to excel in it. This scenario shows that Tom is influenced by ________.


A) the need for affiliation
B) extrinsic motivation
C) behavioral momentum
D) negative reinforcement

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Identify a true statement about high-glycemic foods.


A) High-glycemic foods include fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans.
B) A person feels full longer and eats less after eating high-glycemic foods because they are digested more slowly than low-glycemic foods.
C) High-glycemic diets are risk factors for coronary heart disease and adult-onset diabetes.
D) In general, it is healthier and easier to lose weight when diets are relatively high glycemic.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following is true of positive emotions?


A) When people are in positive moods they perform poorly on tasks of selective attention that require a narrow focus.
B) People experiencing positive moods perform worse on tasks that require a broader attentional focus.
C) Positive emotions reduce attention to visual information in the outer edges of a visual display.
D) People experiencing positive emotions have a narrow focus compared to people experiencing negative emotions.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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According to the study conducted by Chaput, Després, and Tremblay in 2007, who among the following is most likely to have trouble losing weight?


A) Ryan, a carpenter, has joined a weight-loss program with his friends.
B) Keith, a teacher, consumes whole-grain foods as snacks.
C) Janice, a dietician, ensures that she gets moderate physical activity each day totaling approximately 30 minutes.
D) Raj, a software engineer, usually gets less than enough sleep.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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