Question 1

The facial expressions associated with particular emotions are

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A)   learned in early childhood.
B)   different in Eastern and Western cultures.
C)   the same throughout the world.
D)   more similar in adults than they are in children or adolescents.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Worn-out red blood cells and tiny harmful bacteria are ingested by an immune system agent known as the

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A)   B lymphocyte.
B)   macrophage.
C)   amygdala.
D)   glucocorticoids.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Research has shown that neck-level spinal cord injuries reduce the intensity of certain emotional experiences. This finding supports the

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A)   Cannon-Bard theory.
B)   adaptation-level principle.
C)   James-Lange theory.
D)   catharsis hypothesis.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

A sense of satisfaction with life is known as

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A)   the spillover effect.
B)   the adaption-level phenomenon.
C)   subjective well-being.
D)   the feel-good, do-good phenomenon.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

According to the ________, you would be able to experience emotion even without sympathetic nervous system arousal.

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A)   Cannon-Bard theory
B)   James-Lange theory
C)   two-factor theory
D)   catharsis hypothesisE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

One person, alone in a house, dismisses its creaking sounds and experiences no stress; someone else suspects an intruder and becomes alarmed. These different reactions illustrate the importance of

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A)   biofeedback.
B)   stress appraisal.
C)   spontaneous remission.
D)   the general adaptation syndrome.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding happiness?

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A)   People with less education tend to be happier.
B)   Beautiful people tend to be happier than plain people.
C)   Women tend to be happier than men.
D)   People who are socially outgoing or who exercise regularly tend to be happier.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Heart disease and depression may both result when chronic stress triggers

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A)   persistent inflammation.
B)   the release of NK cells.
C)   the production of lymphocytes.
D)   the release of oxytocin.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The component of Type A behavior that is the most predictive of coronary disease is

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A)   time urgency.
B)   competitiveness.
C)   high motivation.
D)   anger.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The fact that people from widely different cultures display and interpret facial expressions of emotion in a similar manner best illustrates the impact of

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A)   human genetic similarities.
B)   the adaptation-level phenomenon.
C)   the catharsis hypothesis.
D)   the spillover effect.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Alex experiences little stress because he expects things to work out the way he wants them to. This best illustrates the value of

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A)   a Type A personality.
B)   spontaneous remission.
C)   optimism.
D)   the general adaptation syndrome.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Stress is defined as

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A)   unpleasant or aversive events that cannot be controlled.
B)   situations that threaten health.
C)   the process by which we perceive and respond to challenging or threateningEvents.
D)   anything that decreases immune responses.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Chronic anger ________ the risk of heart disease, and chronic depression ________ the risk of heart disease.

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A)   increases; decreases
B)   increases; increases
C)   has no effect on; increases
D)   increases; has no effect onE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Allergic reactions and arthritis are caused by

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A)   an overreactive immune system.
B)   an underreactive immune system.
C)   the presence of B lymphocytes.
D)   the presence of T lymphocytes.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

To alleviate the stress of long work hours, Phara has arranged a more convenient work schedule with her employer. Phara's behavior best illustrates

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A)   spontaneous remission.
B)   a Type B personality.
C)   problem-focused coping.
D)   the general adaptation syndrome.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

In their classic nine-year study, Friedman and Rosenman found that Type A men are especially susceptible to

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A)   stomach ulcers.
B)   cancer.
C)   heart attacks.
D)   lupus.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

During a state of emotional arousal, the adrenal glands release ________ into the bloodstream.

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A)   insulin
B)   acetylcholine
C)   norepinephrine
D)   glucoseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The correlation between religious involvement and life expectancy is ________ among women and ________ among men.

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A)   positive; negative
B)   negative; positive
C)   positive; positive
D)   negative; negativeE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Research suggests that people generally experience the greatest well-being when they strive for

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A)   wealth.
B)   modest income increases from year to year.
C)   slightly higher status than their friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
D)   intimacy and personal growth.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Botox paralysis of the frowning facial muscles ________ people's reading of sadness-related sentences and ________ activity in emotion-related brain circuits.

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A)   speeds; speeds
B)   slows; slows
C)   slows; speeds
D)   speeds; slowsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 12: Motivation and Work

Chronic anger ________ the risk of heart disease, and chronic depression ________ the risk of heart disease.

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The facial expressions associated with particular emotions are

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Heart disease and depression may both result when chronic stress triggers

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During a state of emotional arousal, the adrenal glands release ________ into the bloodstream.

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In their classic nine-year study, Friedman and Rosenman found that Type A men are especially susceptible to

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Which of the following is true regarding happiness?

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Botox paralysis of the frowning facial muscles ________ people's reading of sadness-related sentences and ________ activity in emotion-related brain circuits.

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Research suggests that people generally experience the greatest well-being when they strive for

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According to the ________, you would be able to experience emotion even without sympathetic nervous system arousal.

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The correlation between religious involvement and life expectancy is ________ among women and ________ among men.

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The component of Type A behavior that is the most predictive of coronary disease is

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To alleviate the stress of long work hours, Phara has arranged a more convenient work schedule with her employer. Phara's behavior best illustrates

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Worn-out red blood cells and tiny harmful bacteria are ingested by an immune system agent known as the

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The fact that people from widely different cultures display and interpret facial expressions of emotion in a similar manner best illustrates the impact of

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Alex experiences little stress because he expects things to work out the way he wants them to. This best illustrates the value of

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One person, alone in a house, dismisses its creaking sounds and experiences no stress; someone else suspects an intruder and becomes alarmed. These different reactions illustrate the importance of

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Allergic reactions and arthritis are caused by

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Research has shown that neck-level spinal cord injuries reduce the intensity of certain emotional experiences. This finding supports the

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A sense of satisfaction with life is known as

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Stress is defined as

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