After receiving an unexpected “A” on his psychology test, Jordan was easily persuaded went out for dinner. This best illustrates the: April 26, 2025 by admin A. Cartharsis hypothesis. B. Relative deprivation principle. C. Feel-good, do-good phenomenon. D. Adaptation-level phenomenon.
Which of the following factors has been found to be clearly related to feelings of general happiness or life satisfaction? April 26, 2025 by admin A. Being well educated B. Being over 50 years old C. Having children D. Having a meaningful religious faith
As a psychologist employed by a medical school, Dr.McNerney specializes in research of the causes of stress and on the effectiveness of various techniques for coping with stress. Dr McNerney is most likely a (n)_______psychologist. April 26, 2025 by admin A. Behavioral B. Health C. Forensic D. Educational
A psychotherapist suggests that Theresa can effectively reduce the anger she feels toward her ex-boy friend by tearing pictures of him into little pieces. This therapeutic technique is based on the: ___________? April 26, 2025 by admin A. James-Lange theory. B. Catharsis hypothesis. C. Relative deprivation theory. D. Two-factor theory.
The, “Is your address(person’s address)?” asked during the administration of a lie detector test, is a(n)______question. April 26, 2025 by admin A. Control B. Critical C. Relevant D. Irrelevant
Researchers are certain that facial expressions of_______are recognized by people of all cultures, but they are not so certain that facial expressions of______are universal. April 26, 2025 by admin A. Fear; interest B. Sadness; surprise C. Anger; contempt D. Disgust; horror
The sympathetic nervous system is primarily concerned with_______whereas the parasympathetic system is primarily concerned with_____. April 26, 2025 by admin A. Activation of skeletal muscle, activation of smooth muscle B. Mobilizing the body in response to stress, maintaining the body at rest C. The release of acetylcholine onto target organs, the release of adrenaline D. All of the above
According to the James-Lange theory, it is the______that tells the conscious brain it is experiencing emotion. April 26, 2025 by admin A. Hypothalamus B. Visual sensation of the emotional stimulus C. Amygdala D. The physiological feedback from the body
After Georgiana learns that a tornado has destroyed her house, her brain probably directed the outer part of her adrenal glands to react by: April 26, 2025 by admin A. Producing teratogens B. Increasing the production of lymphocytes C. Secreting cortisol D. Producing androgens
Type A is to_______as Type B is to______. April 26, 2025 by admin A. Optimistic; pessimistic B. Bright; dull C. Hard- driving; easy-going D. Introverted ; extraverted
