Research on the causes of homosexuality suggests that

genetic influence plays a role in sexual orientation

Down syndrome is normally caused by

an extra chromosome in the person's genetic makeup

an aroused, motivated state triggered by physiological need

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of stressors?

threatening events we hear about

Aerobic exercise is an effective way to

lower the blood pressure reaction to stress

People's tendency to be helpful when already in a positive mood is called

The feel good, do good phenomenon

3 successive phases of GAS are:

alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion

The text suggests that a neophobia for unfamiliar tastes

protected our ancestors from potentially toxic substances.

The catharsis hypothesis refers to the idea that

anger is reduced by aggressive action or fantasy

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AP PSYCH REVIEW Chapters 10, 11, 12

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1
Research on the causes of homosexuality suggests that
males have abnormal high levels of testosterone in the blood
genetic influence plays a role in sexual orientation
homosexuality arises from fear of the opposite sex
childhood sexual victimization
2
Down syndrome is normally caused by
malnutrition during the first months of life
a missing chromosome in the person's genetic makeup
prenatal exposure to an addictive drug
an extra chromosome in the person's genetic makeup
3
Emotionally intelligent people tend to
succeed in their careers
understand others' emotions but not their own
seek immediate gratification
understand their own but not emotions of others
4
A drive refers to
the body's resting rate of energy expediture
anything that is perceived as positive or negative
an aroused, motivated state triggered by physiological need
a rigidly patterned and unlearned behavior
5
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of stressors?
catastrophes
daily hassles
threatening events we hear about
significant life changes
6
It is characteristic of robins to build nests. This is an example of
a set point
a drive
an instinct
homeostasis
7
Midterms and chapter tests which assess your knowledge of a subject are
achievement tests
aptitude tests
intelligence tests
personality tests
8
If you receive roughly the same score on a test after multiple administrations, it is____.
standardized
psychological
valid
reliable
9
Aerobic exercise is an effective way to
lower the blood pressure reaction to stress
reduce lymphocyte production
reduce problem-focused coping
reduce serotonin activity in the brain
10
The most basic need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs is
food and water
religious fulfillment
love and friendship
self esteem
11
Foolish conformity to peer pressure is most likely to be motivated by _____ needs.
achievement
self-actualization
safety
belongingness
12
When faced with stress, women are more likely than men to respond with
alcohol
anger
withdrawal
tend and befriend
13
People's tendency to be helpful when already in a positive mood is called
The feel good, do good phenomenon
The placebo effect
The behavior feedback phenomenon
The spillover effect
14
The type of intelligence that involves applying acquired knowledge to solve problems is
crystallized intelligence
kinesthetic intelligence
fluid intelligence
spatial intelligence
15
Polygraphs measures the changes in ____ that accompany emotion.
hormone secretions
pupil dilation
blood sugar level
heart rate
16
Late at night your heart starts racing, muscles tense and mouth goes dry. This is activated by
parasympathetic nervous system
somatic system
central nervous system
sympathetic nervous system
17
3 successive phases of GAS are:
attention, comprehension and resistance
reactive frustration, sympathetic arousal, inhibition
adrenal release, cognitive appraisal, and stomach ulceration
alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion
18
The text suggests that a neophobia for unfamiliar tastes
may be an early warning sign of obesity.
is more common in children than in adults.
only grows stronger with repeated exposure to those tastes.
protected our ancestors from potentially toxic substances.
19
Which theory most clearly empasizes the importance of homeostasis in motivation?
hierarchy of needs theory
arousal theory
drive-reduction theory
instinct theory
20
IQ tests have to often be re-normed as standards become more difficult due to _________.
factor analysis
Flynn Effect
heratibility
reaction ranges
21
This leads to poor performance on tests by undermining the test takers' belief they can do well
stress
test anxiety
stereotype threat
emotional intelligence
22
The catharsis hypothesis refers to the idea that
humans tend to adapt to a given level of stimulation
anger is reduced by aggressive action or fantasy
every emotion is preceded by cognition
successful performance influenced by physiological arousal

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