1. iClicker Questions for
Exploring Psychology, 9th Edition by David G. Myers
Karla Gingerich, Colorado State University
Chapter 10: Motivation and Emotion

2. Which theory would suggest that you experience the emotion of anger at the same time that your heart begins to beat rapidly?
A. James-Lange theory
B. Cannon-Bard theory
C. two-factor theory
D. adaptation-level phenomenon
Answer: B

3. If people who have just been aroused by watching rock videos are insulted, their feelings of anger will be greater than those of people who have been similarly provoked but were not previously aroused. This is best explained by the:
A. relative deprivation principle.
B. adaptation-level principle.
C. catharsis hypothesis.
D. two-factor theory.
Answer: D

4. In Chinese literature, laughing a great “Ho-Ho” sound indicates:
A. anger.
B. happiness.
C. disgust.
D. surprise.
Answer: A

5. President Richard Nixon publicly made the “A-OK” sign in Brazil without knowing that in Brazilian culture his gesture meant:
A. “Good luck!”
B. “I’m hungry.”
C. “I feel sick.”
D. “Let’s have sex.”
Answer: D

6. 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:
A. two-factor theory.
B. feel-good, do-good phenomenon.
C. James-Lange theory.
D. relative deprivation principle.
Answer: B

7. After the excitement of her promotion wore off, Karen started to dream about her next promotion and raise. This illustrates:
A. the Cannon-Bard principle.
B. the adaptation-level phenomenon.
C. the feel-good, do-good phenomenon.
D. Stanley Schacter and Jerome Singer’s theory.
Answer: B

8. After spending years in the ocean, a mature salmon swims up its home river to return to its birthplace. This behavior is an example of:
A. homeostasis.
B. a set point.
C. a refractory period.
D. an instinct.
Answer: D

9. In poorer nations, life satisfaction is especially likely to be influenced by satisfaction with one's ________. In wealthier countries, life satisfaction is especially likely to be influenced by satisfactions with one's ________.
A. financial circumstances; home life
B. physical appearance; financial circumstances
C. personal achievements; personal safety
D. sexual desires; financial circumstances
Answer: A

10. Dr. Richards is electrically stimulating a well-fed rat’s __________; as she does so, she observes an increase in the rat’s eating behavior.
A. hippocampus
B. thalamus
C. hypothalamus
D. pancreas
Answer: C

11. A group of men had their regular food intake cut in half
A group of men had their regular food intake cut in half. After 24 weeks, their weight stabilized at about three-fourths of their previous weight, even though they were allowed to eat only half of what they typically ate before. This limited weight loss was due, at least in part, to the fact that their dietary restriction led to:
A. a proliferation of their lymphocytes.
B. the inhibition of their dopamine reuptake.
C. a sharp decrease in their metabolic rates.
D. a dramatic surge in their cholesterol levels.
Answer: C

12. Critical Thinking Questions

13. You are working on a difficult jigsaw puzzle
You are working on a difficult jigsaw puzzle. It is both frustrating and enjoyable. Which of the basic theories of motivation can best explain your behavior?
A. Abraham Maslow’s theory
B. homeostasis theory
C. drive reduction theory
D. arousal theory
Answer: D

14. Critics of Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy would be most likely to point out that:
A. the order of the needs is not universally fixed.
B. most people do not indicate that physiological needs are most basic.
C. all needs seem to be equal, and should not be arranged in a hierarchical fashion.
D. so far, research on Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy has only been carried out in the U.S.
Answer: A

15. Dorothea Dix wrote, “Nobody wants to kiss when they are hungry
Dorothea Dix wrote, “Nobody wants to kiss when they are hungry.” Which theory of motivation does this statement best represent?
A. Abraham Maslow’s theory
B. homeostasis
C. drive reduction theory
D. arousal theory
Answer: A

16. Alfred Kinsey’s studies of sexual behavior were highly criticized
Alfred Kinsey’s studies of sexual behavior were highly criticized. Which of the following, however, was NOT a common criticism?
A. The sample was not random.
B. Whites were overrepresented.
C. Well-educated people were overrepresented.
D. Respondents would not reveal private experiences.
Answer: D

17. You’ve just gotten a job as a weight loss counselor
You’ve just gotten a job as a weight loss counselor. Your first client wants you to tell him some things he should consider when approaching a weight loss regimen. Which of the following statements is BAD advice?
A. Weight loss and gain have genetic components.
B. Weight loss is a simple matter of cutting down on calories.
C. Social influences, such as daily routine and peers, have an effect on weight loss and gain.
D. Exercise can be helpful for people who want to lose weight.
Answer: B

18. Emotions are often reflected in our facial expressions
Emotions are often reflected in our facial expressions. Which of the following has been demonstrated about the universality of facial expressions?
A. In almost all cultures, people use similar facial expressions to indicate similar emotions.
B. Emotional intensity is expressed in the same way in almost all cultures.
C. Blind children do not have accurate facial expressions.
D. Polygraphs are more accurate in some cultures than in others.
Answer: A

19. Which of the following best illustrates the facial feedback effect?
A. Josephine finds that people like her better when she smiles.
B. Conner notices that whenever he gets angry, he gets a mild headache.
C. When Gabriel holds a pencil in his mouth, he feels happier.
D. After eating a satisfying meal, Danielle is in a better mood.
Answer: C