AP Psychology Motivation and Emotion

Anorexia patients are most likely to have parents who 

Subfield of psychology that provides a contribution to the prevention and treatment of illness 

Rapid fear reactions in absence of conscious thought happen when neural pathways bypass the

A biological influence on homosexuality is clearly seem from evidence of

In terms of the role of the family on eating disorders, research has discounted 

Who is the best Type A personality?

The consumption of carbohydrates is most likely to 

Researchers understanding biopsychosocial approaches emphasize the importance of

The outer part of the adrenal glands secrete stress hormones such as

Taking a test, Cindy's muscles tense and her heart pounds. These are

Electrical stimulation of the __ triggers smiling and laughter in depressed patients. 

People are predisposed to live in groups because it enhances survival and reproductive success.

Young monkeys develop a fear of snakes through the process of

The idea that emotional stimuli simultaneously route to cortex and nervous system is central to

If pregnant sheep are injected with __ during gestation, female offspring show homosexuality.

Dolly is nervous about tests, Maxine wants to show what she knows. Stress responses differ 

Players are rewarded for outstanding performance with a gold star on their helmets, this is

The two factor theory of emotion was proposed by

Male sex offenders lose much of their sexual urge when taking

Relative deprivation refers to tendency for our personal happiness to influenced by others'

Hans Selye referred to the body's response to stress as

Victims of famine will eat unappetizing or poor foods to relieve their hunger. This is

Milan is upset his wife was late picking him up, he is most likely to deal with his feelings 

Which of the following refers to a physiological state that triggers a state of motivation

Tawana is slightly overweight and takes a laxative following episodes of binge eating, she has

Who is the best Type A personality?

A wage increase of $1000 is likely to improve the well being of a low income worker than middle

General adaptation syndrome describes phases in the 

The need for physical safety must be met before city dwellers will form close friendships.

Natural killer cells are part of the body's

With the removal of the ovaries, a woman's natural _____ level drops

Schacter & SInger suggest if Brad wants to increase odds that Angel will return his interest he

Resistance to stress is greatest during ___ of the general adaptation syndrome.

The third phase of general adaptation syndrome is characterized by

Those who have spurts of excessive overeating, but do not binge, purge, fast, or exercise have

Researchers found that pessimistic adult men were 2x as likely as optimistic men to experience

Increased activity in the right prefrontal cortex is related to ______

Our most automatic emotional responses result from routing sensory input through thalamus to 

Destruction of the ventromedial hypothalamus of a rat is most likely to

According to Maslow, our need for belongingness must be met before our need for

Why does the US Gov't encourage chain migration of refugee and immigrant families?

Dozens of surveys indicated that about ___% of men are gay and ___% of women are lesbian.

Relatively high levels of physiological arousal would most likely interfere with effectively

The incidence of male homosexuality has been found slightly higher among

In which country are people more likely to convey visible facial expressions of inner thoughts?

The secretion of stress hormones

Mark is optimistic, has emotional support from family and is healthy...What approach?

Research on environmental conditions that influence sexual orientation indicates that

Martin has been running, finds that he experiences stronger resentment if wife asks for favor

An aroused or activated state that is often triggered by a physiological need is called a(n)