Forensic Psychology Exam 2
Which of the following is a way that the James-Lange theory of emotion differs from the Schachter-
Singer theory of emotion?
According to the James-Lange theory, emotions arise from physiological arousal; according to the
Schachter-Singer theory, emotions include a cognitive factor and a physiological factor.
Unlike the low-road brain pathway, the high road for emotional responses extends through the
cortex.
As her professor distributed the mathematics test to the class, Blair's heart started to pound and her
palms began to sweat. These physiological reactions were activated by her ________ nervous system.
sympathetic
Boyd, a suspect in a criminal investigation, has agreed to take a lie detector test. The machine used in
this test is most likely to measure his
perspiration levels.
Cici firmly believes that every child deserves a loving parent. She becomes a foster parent because she
knows that it is the right thing to do. Cici becomes a foster parent because of ________ .
intrinsic motivation
What does set point theory suggest about the probable results of bariatric surgery?
It will not result in long term weight loss because the body will resist change and seek its initial set
point.
A(n) ________ is a subjective state of being that we often describe as our feelings. A(n) ________
refers to a prolonged, less intense, effective state that does not occur in response to something we
experience.
emotion; mood
Which of the following is an example of homeostasis?
Ingesting too much alcohol leads to vomiting.
If you believe you will win the hot dog eating competition, then you have a sense of ________, and
you are more likely to enter the hot dog eating competition.
self-efficacy
Who would have been most enthusiastic about the value of a single intelligence test score as an index
of an individual's mental capacities?
Charles Spearman
Which of the following persons best illustrates Sternberg's concept of practical intelligence?
Shelley, a newspaper reporter who has established a large network of information sources
Which of the following is a way that the James-Lange theory of emotion differs from the Schachter-
Singer theory of emotion?
According to the James-Lange theory, emotions arise from physiological arousal; according to the
Schachter-Singer theory, emotions include a cognitive factor and a physiological factor.
Unlike the low-road brain pathway, the high road for emotional responses extends through the
cortex.
As her professor distributed the mathematics test to the class, Blair's heart started to pound and her
palms began to sweat. These physiological reactions were activated by her ________ nervous system.
sympathetic
Boyd, a suspect in a criminal investigation, has agreed to take a lie detector test. The machine used in
this test is most likely to measure his
perspiration levels.
Cici firmly believes that every child deserves a loving parent. She becomes a foster parent because she
knows that it is the right thing to do. Cici becomes a foster parent because of ________ .
intrinsic motivation
What does set point theory suggest about the probable results of bariatric surgery?
It will not result in long term weight loss because the body will resist change and seek its initial set
point.
A(n) ________ is a subjective state of being that we often describe as our feelings. A(n) ________
refers to a prolonged, less intense, effective state that does not occur in response to something we
experience.
emotion; mood
Which of the following is an example of homeostasis?
Ingesting too much alcohol leads to vomiting.
If you believe you will win the hot dog eating competition, then you have a sense of ________, and
you are more likely to enter the hot dog eating competition.
self-efficacy
Who would have been most enthusiastic about the value of a single intelligence test score as an index
of an individual's mental capacities?
Charles Spearman
Which of the following persons best illustrates Sternberg's concept of practical intelligence?
Shelley, a newspaper reporter who has established a large network of information sources
