Question 1

We may be bad at affective forecasting because of ________, the tendency to focus too much on a central aspect of an event while ignoring the possible impact of associated factors or other events.

Accepted Answer

A)   happiness
B)   immune neglect
C)   focalism
D)   affective forecastingE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which is NOT one of the universal moral domains described in Haidt's moral foundations theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   care/harm
B)   cleanliness/filth
C)   loyalty/betrayal
D)   authority/subversionE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

According to John Gottman's research, which married couples are most likely to have long-lasting relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)   those with a higher ratio of positive to negative emotions
B)   those with few negative emotions
C)   those with many high arousal positive emotions like excitement
D)   those with many low arousal positive emotions like contentmentE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Davidson studied the effects of mindful meditation for Tibetan monks. Which of the following best summarizes the results of this research?

Accepted Answer

A)   Monks who meditated more were more introspective and less likely to show affective forecasting biases.
B)   The Tibetan monks showed greater activity in the left frontal lobes, regions associated with positive emotions.
C)   The Tibetan monks showed greater activity in the right frontal lobes, regions associated with negative emotions.
D)   Meditation did not seem to affect happiness.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Describe how the appraisal processes give rise to the experience of emotion.

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Question 6

Describe the five components of emotion and give an example of each.

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Question 7

Emotions such as sympathy, concern, or compassion are triggered by appraisals of ________ and motivate prosocial behavior toward people who are vulnerable.

Accepted Answer

A)   fairness
B)   harm
C)   loyalty/betrayal
D)   purityE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which hormone promotes closeness and commitment?

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen
B)   oxytocin
C)   testosterone
D)   serotoninE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Research shows that cultures do NOT tend to vary in

Accepted Answer

A)   the importance of different emotions.
B)   when it is appropriate to display an emotion.
C)   the number of words used to represent a particular emotion.
D)   the facial expressions used to display an emotion.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that touch promotes closeness between friends and relationship partners?

Accepted Answer

A)   Touch is pleasurable.
B)   Touch is soothing in times of stress.
C)   Touch communicates prosocial emotions.
D)   Touch causes the body to create and release estrogen.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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