Psychology 104 Ch. 11

In one experiment on the phenomenon of __________ as a cause of attraction, women posing as students were rated as more attractive when they had attended a class more often even though none of the women interacted with other students in the class.

According to the discrete emotions theory, emotions ___________.

Which theory of emotion states that we interpret our arousal based our current situations?

Jane tells her roomates that she cannot stop thinking about Allen, a man she just met recently. What type of love is she experiencing?

The use of polygraphs as 'lie detectors' is based on the idea that there are specific patterns of arousal that are consistent with guilt. Which theory of emotion is MOST consistent with this hypothesis?

Which theory of emotions states that physiological arousal and the experience of emotion are simultaneous?

During which phase of the human sexual response cycle does a series of muscular contractions pulsate through the genital area of both women and men?

Daniel works hard this semester because he needs to pass all the courses to graduate in time. If he does not finish his degree this semester, his employer will probably lay him off and find someone else to do his job. This is one example of __________.

What is the term for the tactic of anticipating failure and mentally overpreparing for negative outcomes?

The test that is based on the assumption that criminals usually conceal knowledge about the crime is known as the __________.

Hanging out with friends with the same hobbies can best be explained by the __________ principle of relationship formation.

Which of the following theories of emotion is the LEAST cognitive?

Drives that are unlearned are called ____________

Schachter's internal-external theory suggests that obese people eat more because of __________ cues, such as smell or taste.

Which of the following emotions is most associated with brain activity in the frontal lobes, just behind the eyes?

According to which of the following theories do humans tend to maintain a particular body weight?

Which of the following emotions should be most difficult to recognize for an exchange student from a different culture?

Which term refers to an eating disorder associated with excessive weight loss and an irrational perception of being overweight?

Which eating disorder is most likely to be fatal?

Which theory proposes that experiencing unpleasant states, such as being hungry or thirsty, leads us to take action to minimize those negative conditions?

According to the work of Hatfield and Rapson (1996), the two major kinds of love that people experience are called __________ love.

According to the triangular theory of love proposed by Sternberg, __________ love is the ultimate love.

Susan is interviewing for a job. Although she is smiling and making good eye contact with her interviewer, he notices that she is also tapping her foot rapidly on the floor. Despite her best intentions, what is Susan exhibiting?

People often seek out stimulation, and not all motives are associated with internal biological states. Which theory is INCONSISTENT with this evidence?

Dustin usually keeps a distance of about 4–12 feet while having conversations with strangers. This is one example of __________ distance.

Which term refers to the ability to predict our own happiness or that of someone else?

A decline in the level of testosterone in either men or women leads to ___________________.

Which theory proposes that experiencing unpleasant states, such as being hungry or thirsty, leads us to take action to minimize those negative conditions?

The test that is based on the assumption that criminals usually conceal knowledge about the crime is known as the __________.

An external goal or motivation that has the capacity to affect behavior is referred to as __________.

When something good happens, we feel very good temporarily and then go back to our typical mood. Which of the following terms is used for this experience?

Schachter and Singer's two-factor theory of emotion suggests that we distinguish between the experience of different emotions based on __________.

Gestures of stroking, biting, pressing, or otherwise touching a part of one's own body while under stress are called __________.

Which theory of emotion indicated that the thalamus was critical for triggering emotions and physiological arousal?

Although basic emotions are experienced the same way across cultures, there are cultural guidelines that govern how and when to express emotions. These are called __________.

A field of study has emerged since the beginning of the twenty-first century that emphasizes human strengths such as resilience and coping; it is called __________.

The psychological drives, particularly wants or needs, that impel us in a specific direction are called __________.