Question 1

Research with subliminally flashed stimuli supports Robert Zajonc's view that

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A)   the heart is always subject to the mind.
B)   emotional reactions involve deliberate rational thinking.
C)   cognition is not necessary for emotion.
D)   responding to a subliminal stimulus is a learned skill.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D) C

Question 2

Which theory of emotion emphasizes the simultaneous experience of the body's response and emotional feeling?

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A)   James-Lange theory
B)   Cannon-Bard theory
C)   two-factor theory
D)   Zajonc's theoryE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The James-Lange theory of emotion states that

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A)   to experience emotion is to be aware of our physiological responses to an emotion-arousing event.
B)   the expression of emotion reduces our level of physiological arousal.
C)   an emotion-arousing stimulus simultaneously triggers both physiological arousal and the subjective experience of emotion.
D)   to experience emotion we must be physically aroused and able to cognitively label the emotion.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Eyeblinks ________ during lie telling, and those who are lying use ________ first-person pronouns.

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A)   decrease; fewer
B)   increase; more
C)   decrease; more
D)   increase; fewerE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Unlike the low-road brain pathway, the high road for emotional responses extends through the

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A)   thalamus.
B)   cortex.
C)   hypothalamus.
D)   cerebellum.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

In the Schachter-Singer experiment, which college men reported feeling an emotional change in the presence of the experimenter's highly emotional confederate?

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A)   those receiving epinephrine and expecting to feel physical arousal
B)   those receiving a placebo and expecting to feel physical arousal
C)   those receiving epinephrine but not expecting to feel physical arousal
D)   those receiving a placebo and not expecting to feel physical arousalE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Cassandra's mother told her, "You know you are in love when your heart beats fast and you experience that unique trembling feeling inside." This remark best illustrates the ________ theory of emotion.

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A)   Cannon-Bard
B)   two-factor
C)   catharsis
D)   James-LangeE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

After being physically aroused by his daily three-mile run, Martin finds that he experiences stronger resentment if his wife asks for an unexpected favor and more intense romantic feelings if she kisses him. Martin's experience can best be explained by the

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A)   two-factor theory.
B)   James-Lange theory.
C)   Cannon-Bard theory.
D)   adaptation-level phenomenon.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Evidence that people can develop an emotional preference for stimuli to which they have been unknowingly exposed has convinced Robert Zajonc that

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A)   our thoughts are not influenced by our emotional states.
B)   our normal feelings of love and anger are typically irrational.
C)   the two-factor theory of emotion is essentially correct.
D)   sometimes emotion precedes cognition.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

For purposes of lie detection, investigators have most commonly made use of a(n)

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A)   electrocardiograph.
B)   electroencephalograph.
C)   myograph.
D)   polygraph.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

According to the two-factor theory, the two basic components of emotions are ________ and ________.

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A)   facial expressions; a cognitive label
B)   emotion-arousing events; physical arousal
C)   physical arousal; overt behavior
D)   a cognitive label; physical arousalE) None of the above
F) C) and D) D

Question 12

Some emotional responses to visual stimuli appear to involve no deliberate thinking. These emotional responses are said to follow a "low-road" pathway that bypasses the

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A)   thalamus.
B)   amygdala.
C)   cerebral cortex.
D)   optic nerve.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following was NOT raised as a criticism of the James-Lange theory of emotion?

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A)   The body's responses are too similar to trigger the various emotions.
B)   Emotional reactions occur before the body's responses can take place.
C)   The cognitive activity of the cortex plays a role in the emotions we experience.
D)   People with spinal cord injuries at the neck typically experience less emotion.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The right prefrontal cortex is more active than the left prefrontal cortex when people experience

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A)   pride.
B)   joy.
C)   disgust.
D)   love.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The arousal that lingers after an intense argument may intensify sexual passion. This best illustrates

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A)   relative deprivation.
B)   the spillover effect.
C)   the adaptation-level phenomenon.
D)   the feel-good, do-good phenomenon.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The level of physiological arousal typically associated with peak performance tends to be

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A)   lower on tasks that are well-learned.
B)   higher on tasks that are difficult.
C)   lower on tasks that are easy.
D)   lower on tasks that are difficult.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 17

The autonomic nervous system regulates the ________ that accompanies different emotions.

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A)   conscious experiences
B)   expressive behaviors
C)   physiological arousal
D)   subjective well-beingE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Exuberant infants and alert, energetic adults are especially likely to show high levels of brain activity in the

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A)   limbic system.
B)   sensory cortex.
C)   cerebellum.
D)   left frontal lobe.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Antonio's car stalls in the middle of a railroad crossing just as a train is rapidly approaching. His emotional arousal is likely to be accompanied by

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A)   a decreased blood sugar level.
B)   a decreased respiration rate.
C)   contraction of the arteries.
D)   dilation of his pupils.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Several studies have shown that physical arousal can intensify just about any emotion. For example, when people who have been physically aroused by exercise are insulted, they often misattribute their arousal to the insult. This finding illustrates the importance of

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A)   cognitive labels of arousal in the conscious experience of emotions.
B)   a minimum level of arousal in triggering emotional experiences.
C)   the simultaneous occurrence of physical arousal and cognitive labeling in emotional experience.
D)   all of these things.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 35: Introduction to Emotion

Research with subliminally flashed stimuli supports Robert Zajonc's view that

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Which theory of emotion emphasizes the simultaneous experience of the body's response and emotional feeling?

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The James-Lange theory of emotion states that

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Eyeblinks ________ during lie telling, and those who are lying use ________ first-person pronouns.

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Unlike the low-road brain pathway, the high road for emotional responses extends through the

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In the Schachter-Singer experiment, which college men reported feeling an emotional change in the presence of the experimenter's highly emotional confederate?

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Cassandra's mother told her, "You know you are in love when your heart beats fast and you experience that unique trembling feeling inside." This remark best illustrates the ________ theory of emotion.

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After being physically aroused by his daily three-mile run, Martin finds that he experiences stronger resentment if his wife asks for an unexpected favor and more intense romantic feelings if she kisses him. Martin's experience can best be explained by the

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Evidence that people can develop an emotional preference for stimuli to which they have been unknowingly exposed has convinced Robert Zajonc that

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For purposes of lie detection, investigators have most commonly made use of a(n)

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According to the two-factor theory, the two basic components of emotions are ________ and ________.

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Some emotional responses to visual stimuli appear to involve no deliberate thinking. These emotional responses are said to follow a "low-road" pathway that bypasses the

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Which of the following was NOT raised as a criticism of the James-Lange theory of emotion?

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The right prefrontal cortex is more active than the left prefrontal cortex when people experience

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The arousal that lingers after an intense argument may intensify sexual passion. This best illustrates

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The level of physiological arousal typically associated with peak performance tends to be

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The autonomic nervous system regulates the ________ that accompanies different emotions.

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Exuberant infants and alert, energetic adults are especially likely to show high levels of brain activity in the

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Antonio's car stalls in the middle of a railroad crossing just as a train is rapidly approaching. His emotional arousal is likely to be accompanied by

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Several studies have shown that physical arousal can intensify just about any emotion. For example, when people who have been physically aroused by exercise are insulted, they often misattribute their arousal to the insult. This finding illustrates the importance of

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