Clicker Questions
Psychology, 11th Edition
by David G. Myers & C. Nathan DeWall
Slides by Melissa Terlecki, Cabrini College
Chapter 12: Emotions, Stress, and Health
1. Which theory states that an emotionarousing stimulus simultaneously triggers
physiological responses and the subjective
experience of emotion?
A.
B.
C.
D.
James-Lange theory
Cannon-Bard theory
Two-factor (Schacter-Singer) theory
Lazarus’ theory
1. Which theory states that an emotionarousing stimulus simultaneously triggers
physiological responses and the subjective
experience of emotion? ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
James-Lange theory
Cannon-Bard theory
Two-factor (Schacter-Singer) theory
Lazarus’ theory
2. The sympathetic nervous system is
responsible for all of the following
physiological responses EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
pupil contraction.
heart acceleration.
digestive inhibition.
immune system reduction.
2. The sympathetic nervous system is
responsible for all of the following
physiological responses EXCEPT: ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
pupil contraction.
heart acceleration.
digestive inhibition.
immune system reduction.
3. Which is TRUE regarding lie detection?
A. Polygraphs are quite accurate in detecting deception.
B. fMRI scans show no difference between liars and
truth-tellers.
C. Humans find it difficult to differentiate between
liars and truth-tellers.
D. The brain is not adept at detecting subtle changes in
the expression of emotion.
3. Which is TRUE regarding lie detection?
ANSWER
A. Polygraphs are quite accurate in detecting deception.
B. fMRI scans show no difference between liars and
truth-tellers.
C. Humans find it difficult to differentiate between
liars and truth-tellers.
D. The brain is not adept at detecting subtle changes in
the expression of emotion.
4. Activating the muscles involved in smiling
may actually make us feel happier. This is an
example of (the):
A.
B.
C.
D.
behavior feedback effect.
facial feedback effect.
catharsis.
universal emotion.
4. Activating the muscles involved in smiling
may actually make us feel happier. This is an
example of (the): ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
behavior feedback effect.
facial feedback effect.
catharsis.
universal emotion.
5. Which of the following is NOT one of
Izard’s basic emotions?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Surprise
Anger
Love
Fear
5. Which of the following is NOT one of
Izard’s basic emotions? ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
Surprise
Anger
Love
Fear
6. The tendency to be helpful when already
in a good mood is called (the):
A.
B.
C.
D.
feel-good, do-good phenomena.
positive psychology.
subjective well-being.
facial-feedback effect.
6. The tendency to be helpful when already
in a good mood is called (the): ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
feel-good, do-good phenomena.
positive psychology.
subjective well-being.
facial-feedback effect.
7. Happiness does not seem to be related to:
A.
B.
C.
D.
self-esteem.
religious faith.
age.
relationship satisfaction.
7. Happiness does not seem to be related to:
ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
self-esteem.
religious faith.
age.
relationship satisfaction.
8. Which stage in the stress-response system
involves mobilizing resources?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Alarm reaction.
Resistance.
Exhaustion.
General adaptation.
8. Which stage in the stress-response system
involves mobilizing resources? ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
Alarm reaction.
Resistance.
Exhaustion.
General adaptation.
9. Which of the following does NOT lead to
an increased risk for heart disease?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Type B personality
Type A personality
Depression
Stress
9. Which of the following does NOT lead to
an increased risk for heart disease? ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
Type B personality
Type A personality
Depression
Stress
10. Studies show which of the following to
help reduce stress?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Aerobic exercise
Meditation
Faith practice
All of the above
10. Studies show which of the following to
help reduce stress? ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
Aerobic exercise
Meditation
Faith practice
All of the above
Critical Thinking Questions
11. Claudia nearly gets into a car accident and
slams on the brakes. She feels her heart pounding
in her chest and then thinks to herself what almost
happened? Which theory of emotion explains this
series of experiences?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Zajonc and LeDoux
Cannon-Bard
James-Lange
Lazarus
11. Claudia nearly gets into a car accident and
slams on the brakes. She feels her heart pounding
in her chest and then thinks to herself what almost
happened? Which theory of emotion explains this
series of experiences? ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
Zajonc and LeDoux
Cannon-Bard
James-Lange
Lazarus
12. Derek has learned of his friends being fired
from the job they work together. He feels fearful
and angry. Which two dimensions of emotion are
being experienced?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pleasant, low arousal
Pleasant, high arousal
Unpleasant, low arousal
Unpleasant, high arousal
12. Derek has learned of his friends being fired
from the job they work together. He feels fearful
and angry. Which two dimensions of emotion are
being experienced? ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pleasant, low arousal
Pleasant, high arousal
Unpleasant, low arousal
Unpleasant, high arousal
13. Loise is feeling happy and satisfied with
her past and present, while being optimistic
about her future. Which pillar would
Seligman say she is focused on?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Positive well-being
Positive character
Positive groups, communities, and cultures
Positive psychology
13. Loise is feeling happy and satisfied with
her past and present, while being optimistic
about her future. Which pillar would
Seligman say she is focused on? ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
Positive well-being
Positive character
Positive groups, communities, and cultures
Positive psychology
14. Octavia used to receive “C’s” in all of her
classes, and she was accepting of that. Now she
has changed majors and receives “A’s” in all of her
classes, she is extremely bothered by getting a
paper back with a “C”. This is an example of (the):
A.
B.
C.
D.
positive psychology.
feel-good, do-good phenomena.
relative deprivation.
adaptation-level phenomena.
14. Octavia used to receive “C’s” in all of her
classes, and she was accepting of that. Now she
has changed majors and receives “A’s” in all of her
classes, she is extremely bothered by getting a
paper back with a “C”. This is an example of (the):
ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
positive psychology.
feel-good, do-good phenomena.
relative deprivation.
adaptation-level phenomena.
15. Savanna recognizes that her employer is
creating a great deal of stress in her life. She
decides to quit her job and work for another
company. Which behavior is Savanna displaying?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Emotion-focused coping
Problem-focused coping
External locus of control
Learned helplessness
15. Savanna recognizes that her employer is
creating a great deal of stress in her life. She
decides to quit her job and work for another
company. Which behavior is Savanna displaying?
ANSWER
A.
B.
C.
D.
Emotion-focused coping
Problem-focused coping
External locus of control
Learned helplessness