Chapters 10 and 11

Cesar has done so well in his economics class that he needs to earn only 43 of 100 points on the final exam to receive an A in the class. Cesar still studies a lot because he wants to get an A on the exam. Cesar's behavior is being motivated by a(n)

Which of the following is NOT a primary emotion?

If you hold a pencil in your teeth, forcing you to raise the edges of your lips into a sort of smile, the predicts that vou will

According to Selye, the general adaptation syndrome consists of three stages that occur in the following order

Lisbeth just had a new baby. She is very tired because has to get up every 2 hours to feed the baby. But Lisbeth has to get used to this new routine because she will have to do this for a long time. Based on this information, Lisbeth is most likely experiencing

Imagine you are in the forest and come across a bear. Which of the following explanations best represents the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion?

Yesenia is a real risk-taker. She loves to skydive, and she can party all night. Mamadee enjoys some risky activities, such as mountain biking, but he prefers moderation in most things. Ana dislikes risk-taking and prefers quieter activities, such as reading and yoga. Yesenia, Mamadee, and Ana differ in their:

The purpose of homeostatic behaviors is to:

Nicola has been playing Roller Derby for several months now, but she has not seen many improvements in her skills lately. She is at the rink three nights a week, but she is starting to feel that there is no point in practicing so hard—it isn't paying off. Given what you know, which of these statements can you conclude about Nicola?

Suellen is an exchange student from Britain studying in the United States. Even though she is typically quiet and reserved, when she goes out with her American friends, Suellen shows a lot of enthusiasm to match the excitement of her friends. Suellen's behavior is being influenced by