Q: Lewis Terman revised the Binet-Simon intelligence test for use in the United States, creating the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale. IQ is calculated as:

$$ IQ = \frac{Mental\ Age}{Chronological\ Age} \times 100 $$

Question 1

Ashley walks home late at night after watching a scary movie and experiences a racing heart, dry mouth, and sweating. According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, what is Ashley experiencing?

Accepted Answer

She is experiencing the physiological component of emotion due to activation of her sympathetic nervous system.

Question 2

Which statement best reflects the findings of cognitive psychologist Elizabeth Loftus regarding human memory?

Accepted Answer

Memory is reconstructive and can be influenced by emotion, suggestion, and belief.

Question 3

Leptin is a hormone that plays a key role in regulating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Hunger, body weight, and energy balance

Question 4

Dr. Ashley emphasizes the importance of self-concept and intrinsic motivation in her theory of motivation. Which perspective does this MOST closely align with?

Accepted Answer

Humanistic perspective

Question 5

Which of the following is a short-term signal that helps regulate meal-to-meal intake?

Accepted Answer

Stomach contractions (hunger pangs)

Question 6

Research shows that cultural influences affect not only what people remember, but also how early their autobiographical memories occur. Which statement best describes this finding?

Accepted Answer

People from individualistic cultures tend to recall earlier, more personal memories.

Question 7

Psychologist Robert Sternberg proposed that intelligence is made up of three distinct types. Which of the following is NOT one of Sternberg's types?

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence

Question 8

Exposure to media violence does not automatically make someone violent, but evidence shows that it can increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior, particularly among individuals who already have other risk factors. What concept does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Correlation

Question 9

Problem solving requires flexibility and the ability to view situations from multiple perspectives. Which of the following is an obstacle to problem solving that can make this difficult?

Accepted Answer

Functional fixedness

Question 10

Which of the following best describes positive reinforcement in operant conditioning?

Accepted Answer

An event or stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated by adding something desirable

Question 11

After riding a roller coaster, Spencer notices his heart pounding and other bodily reactions. He interprets these physiological changes as fear. Which theory of emotion does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

James-Lange Theory

Question 12

Which hormone is released by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar and also influences hunger?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

Question 13

Which brain center is responsible for stimulating hunger?

Accepted Answer

Lateral hypothalamus

Question 14

Which heuristic involves estimating the likelihood of an event based on how easily examples come to mind?

Accepted Answer

Availability heuristic

Question 15

Joshua, a professional auto mechanic, suddenly realizes the solution to a car problem without a step-by-step strategy. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Insight

Question 16

For best retention of a list of 12 cranial nerves, Chelsea should spend extra time rehearsing the middle items. This is to counteract which effect?

Accepted Answer

Middle items are most likely to be forgotten due to the serial position effect.

Question 17

Lewis Terman revised the Binet-Simon intelligence test for use in the United States, creating the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale. IQ is calculated as:

Accepted Answer

$$ IQ = \frac{Mental\ Age}{Chronological\ Age} 	imes 100 $$

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the three characteristics of motivation?

Accepted Answer

Satisfaction

Question 19

Implicit memory refers to _____, while explicit memory is to _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

unconscious/automatic; conscious/declarative

Question 20

Which of the following is a consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated?

Accepted Answer

Punishment

Study Guide: Psychology Chapters 5-8 (Memory, Motivation, Emotion, Learning, Intelligence)

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