Exploring Psychology

David G. Myers

Chapter 11 Emotions, Stress, and Health - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

01:29

Problem 1

The Cannon-Bard theory of emotion proposes that the physiological response (like heart pounding) and the subjective experience of, say, fear
a. are unrelated.
b. occur simultaneously.
c. occur in the opposite order (with feelings of fear first).
d. are regulated by the thalamus.

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01:29

Problem 2

With a challenging task, such as taking a difficult exam, performance is likely to peak when arousal is
a. very high.
b. moderate.
c. low.
d. absent.

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03:00

Problem 3

Assume that after spending an hour on a treadmill, you receive a letter saying that your scholarship request has been approved. The two-factor theory of emotion would predict that your physical arousal will
a. weaken your happiness.
b. intensify your happiness.
c. transform your happiness into relief.
d. have no particular effect on your happiness.

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Problem 4

If physically aroused by swimming, then heckled by an onlooker, we may interpret our arousal as anger and
a. become less physically aroused.
b. feel angrier than usual.
c. feel less angry than usual.
d. act euphoric.

James Kiss

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01:21

Problem 5

Zajonc and LeDoux maintain that some emotional reactions occur before we have had the chance to label or interpret them. Lazarus disagreed. These psychologists differ about whether emotional responses occur in the absence of
a. physical arousal.
b. the hormone epinephrine.
c. cognitive processing.
d. learning.

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Problem 6

People in different cultures are most likely to differ in their interpretations of
a. adults' facial expressions.
b. children's facial expressions.
c. frowns.
d. postures and gestures.

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Problem 7

When people are induced to assume fearful expressions, they often report feeling a little fearful. This result is known as the __________ effect.
a. facial feedback
b. culture-specific
c. natural mimicry
d. emotional contagion

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Problem 8

To bring down anger, a good first step is to
a. retaliate verbally or physically.
b. wait or "simmer down.
c. express anger in action or fantasy.
d. review the grievance silently.

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Problem 9

After moving to a new apartment, you find the street noise irritatingly loud, but after a while, it no longer bothers
you. This reaction illustrates the
a. relative deprivation principle.
b. adaptation-level principle.
c. feel-good, do-good phenomenon.
d. catharsis principle.

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Problem 10

A philosopher observed that we cannot escape envy, because there will always be someone more successful, more accomplished, or richer with whom to compare ourselves. In psychology, this observation is embodied in the
a. relative deprivation principle.
b. adaptation-level principle.
c. catharsis principle.
d. feel-good, do-good phenomenon.

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00:26

Problem 11

One of the most consistent findings of psychological research is that happy people are also
a. more likely to express anger.
b. generally luckier than others.
c. concentrated in the wealthier nations.
d. more likely to help others.

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Problem 12

Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS) consists of an alarm reaction followed by
a. fight or flight.
b. resistance then exhaustion.
c. challenge then recovery.
d. stressful life events.

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00:48

Problem 13

The number of short-term illnesses and stress-related psychological disorders was higher than usual in the months following an earthquake. Such findings suggest that
a. daily hassles have adverse health consequences
b. experiencing a very stressful event increases a person's vulnerability to illness.
c. the amount of stress a person feels is directly related to the number of stressors experienced.
d. small, bad events don't cause stress, but large ones can be toxic.

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Problem 14

Research suggests that the most significant sources of stress are
a. catastrophes.
b. traumatic events, such as the loss of a loved one.
c. daily hassles.
d. threatening events that we witness.

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Problem 15

The component of Type A behavior linked most closely to coronary heart disease is
a. living a fast-paced life-style.
b. working in a competitive area.
c. meeting deadlines and challenges.
d. feeling angry and negative much of the time.

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Problem 16

Stress hormones suppress lymphocytes, which ordinarily attack bacteria, viruses. cancer cells, and other foreign substances. The stress hormones are released mainly in response to a signal from the
a. lymphocytes and macrophages.
b. brain.
c. upper respiratory tract.
d. adrenal glands.

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00:43

Problem 17

Research has shown that people are at increased risk for cancer a year or so after experiencing depression, helplessness, or bereavement. In describing this link, researchers are quick to point out that
a. accumulated stress causes cancer.
b. anger is the negative emotion most closely linked to cancer.
c. stress does not create cancer cells, but it weakens the body's natural defenses against them.
d. feeling optimistic about chances of survival ensures that a cancer patient will get well.

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Problem 18

To cope with stress, we tend to use ____________ strategies when we feel in control of our world, and to use ___________ strategies when we believe we cannot change a situation.
a. emotion-focused; problem-focused
b. problem-focused; emotion-focused
c. positive-emotion; negative-emotion
d. negative-emotion; positive-emotion

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Problem 19

Aerobic exercise raises energy levels and may reduce stress, depression, and anxiety by triggering the release of moodboosting neurotransmitters, such as norepinephrine, serotonin, and the
a. placebos.
b. endorphins.
c. B lymphocytes.
d. T lymphocytes.

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01:00

Problem 20

People who have close relationships-a strong social support system-are less likely to die prematurely than those who do not, supporting the idea that
a. social ties can be a source of stress.
b. gender influences longevity.
c. Type A behavior is responsible for many premature deaths.
d. social support has a beneficial effect on health.

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