Unit 7 MESH Part 1 Practice test

The Google form practice test for the first part of the MESH (Motivation, Emotion, Stress, Health) unit.

After spending years in Lake Michigan, a mature salmon swims up its home river to return to its birthplace. This behavior is an example of:

an instinct.

Which of the following best describes eustress?

Positive stress that motivates individuals and enhances performance.

Which of the following is a characteristic of distress?

It results in negative feelings and can harm physical and mental health.

Dr. Richards is electrically stimulating a well-fed rat’s __________; as she does so, she observes an increase in the rat’s eating behavior.

hypothalamus

A group of men had their regular food intake cut in half. After 24 weeks, their weight stabilized at about three-fourths of their previous weight, even though they were allowed to eat only half of what they typically ate before. This limited weight loss was due, at least in part, to the fact that their dietary restriction led to:

a sharp decrease in their metabolic rates.

Lindsey is extremely afraid of becoming obese even though she is underweight. She often checks her body in the mirror for any signs of fat and refuses to eat most foods because she insists they are fatty or high in calories. Lindsey most clearly demonstrates symptoms of:

anorexia nervosa.

You are working on a difficult jigsaw puzzle. It is both challenging and enjoyable. Which of the basic theories of motivation can best explain your behavior?

optimal arousal theory

If a person does not eat for a period of time, it causes a need for food. This need produces a state of tension. The tension energizes the person to act in some way to find food, thereby returning the body to homeostasis. This is an example of:

Drive reduction theory

After receiving exciting news about the birth of a healthy grandson, Mr. Haney was easily persuaded to contribute a generous sum of money to a neighborhood church. This best illustrates the:

feel-good, do-good phenomenon.

Lisa recently moved to a new city and started a job at a tech company. She notices that many of her colleagues drive fancy cars, live in large houses, and go on expensive vacations. Although Lisa is content with her own life, she starts to feel dissatisfied and frustrated with her own possessions and lifestyle. She begins to feel that she is missing out compared to her peers, even though she is still doing well in her career.

Relative deprivation

Which of the following is an example of the adaptation-level phenomenon?

After getting a new phone, a person quickly desires a better one.

Which of the following is a key focus of health psychology?

Understanding how psychological factors influence physical health and illness.

One person, alone in a house, dismisses its creaking sounds and experiences no stress; someone else suspects an intruder and becomes alarmed. These different reactions illustrate the importance of:

stress appraisal.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three phases of Hans Selye’s general adaptation syndrome?

resolution

Who is the best example of a Type A personality?

Andre, a competitive, easily-angered journalist

Motivation is best understood as a state that:

Energizes and directs behavior

Which of the following is a difference between a drive and a need?

Needs are physiological states; drives are psychological states

Which of the following examples best illustrates an intrinsic motivation?

Running a marathon for the love of it

Put Maslow's Hierarchy of needs in order from bottom to up?

Physiological, Safety, Belongingness, Esteem, Self-Actulization

Homeostasis is best defined as

The body's tendency to maintain balance

Which of the following statements best defines set point?

It refers to a certain level of body fat and calorie intake that the body maintains

A journalist chooses to go to Afghanistan to cover the war hoping to acquire the admiration of his peers and a promotion. Which of the following theories of motivation best explains this decision

Incentive theory

Six universal emotions specified that inherited facial patterns of expression are

Happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, disgust, fear

Which of the following is considered the most significant source of stress for most people?

daily hassles

Who is the best example of a Type B personality?

Wang, a relaxed, easygoing dentist

Individuals exhibiting a hostile type A personality pattern are at an increased risk for

cardiovascular disease

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the need to reach our highest potential Is called?

self-actualization needs

Which of the following concepts provides the best explanation for why people seek to put on warmer clothing when they start to feel cold?

Homeostasis

Which of the following statements best depicts the concept of incentive theory?

Jennifer studies hard because her parents reward her by paying $20 for each superior grade that she brings home.

Of the following, which hormone decreases hunger?

leptin

Amanda experienced discomfort in class. She put on a sweater when she realized her discomfort was caused by the cold. Her behavior was motivated by

a drive

Mel, a server at a restaurant, is in the middle of a lunch rush. He is completing orders, serving customers, and seating new guests. He had adapted to this level of stress and is coping. Which of the following terms identifies a stage in Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome that Mel is currently experiencing?

Resistance

One major health concern about chronic stress is that it triggers

chronic inflammation

Research studies indicate that people who are intrinsically motivated as compared to people who are extrinsically motivated tend to

work harder and enjoy their work more

Which of the following is reduced during a fight-or-flight reaction?

Digestion

What is meant by Maslow's highest level, "self transcendence"?

the need for purpose and meaning beyond oneself.

Gustav was out for his daily walk when he was approached by a thief who demanded his wallet. He immediately felt an increase in his breathing and heart rate. Which of the following accurately describes Gustav's physiological response?

Alarm reaction

Which of the following findings about emotions is well supported by research?

There are several universal emotions.

Karen had been working overtime to complete a project so that she could go skiing at the end of the month. On the day of her trip, Karen got sick with the flu and had to cancel. Stress hormones and exhaustion phase had most likely affected her immune system by

suppressing white blood cells called T and B lymphocytes

Based only on the variable described for each of the following pairs of individuals, which individuals are most likely to show different in facial expressions when experiencing the same emotion?

Two individuals who are from different cultures that have different for the emotion display rules

Steve is a fourth grader who loves to read whenever she has free time. Understanding the overjustification effect her parents would be best be advised to

do nothing additional

Rosemary wants to make the track team because she enjoys running. Her reason for wanting to make the track team is an example of

intrinsic motivation

Which of the following brain structures has the strongest influence on hunger and satiety?

Hypothalamus

Sheila has a favorite book that she enjoys so much she has read it several times. This book is now assigned in her literature class, and students receive gift certificates for each chapter they read. As the class progresses through the book, Sheila finds she enjoys it less. This illustrates

overjustification effect

Nick is smiling even though he does not feel happy. After a short time he feels happier. The best explanation for Nick's change in mood is

facial feedback

The neural systems for positive emotions take place in the _____ frontal cortex.

left

What study shows that arousal has an impact on performance?

Yerkes-Dodson Law