MCQ 4-5: Emotion

Question 1

The drive reduction theory of motivation explained behavior in terms of:

Answer 1

Restoration of physiological balance in the body; Internal drives pushing the organism into activity

Question 2

Cognitive appraisals are largely responsible for what aspect of emotions?

Answer 2

Differentiating emotions

Question 3

As sleep becomes deeper the brain waves become

Answer 3

Slower

Question 4

The statement We are afraid because we tremble is explained by which theory of emotion?

Answer 4

The James-Lange theory

Question 5

The recognition of which emotion is impaired in Huntington’s disease?

Answer 5

Disgust

Question 6

According to the dual-center theory, destruction of the hypothalamic “on” center leads to

Answer 6

Aphagia

Question 7

After an accident, your friend refuses to eat or drink. You suspect he has brain damage in the:

Answer 7

Lateral Hypothalamus

Question 8

Emotions revealed by facial expression can be described as basic or complex. _______ are basic emotions, ______ are complex emotions.

Answer 8

Fear, surprise; disgust; Embarrassment, disbelief, contempt

Question 9

When arousal level is zero we experience perfect satisfaction. True or false

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Which part of the brain controls eating, drinking, body temperature and provides a link between the brain and the endocrine system?

Answer 10

Hypothalamus

Question 11

Control of the voluntary smile originates in the ______ whereas the spontaneous smile starts in the ______

Answer 11

Left motor areas; basal ganglia