EDCO 715 Quiz: Background-
Related and Emotions-Related
Theories | Questions and VERIFIED
ANSWERs | 2026 Update | 100%
Correct.
Which of the modern theories of emotion proposes that categorically distinct emotions , such as
sadness , fear , and anger , evolved separately to solve specific adaptive problems ? - VERIFIED
ANSWERbasic / discrete emotions theory
Much research shows that extrinsically motivating people for an activity that they were already
intrinsically motivated to do tends to : - VERIFIED ANSWERdecrease their intrinsic motivation
Which of the following is FALSE regarding electroencephalography ( EEG ) ? - VERIFIED ANSWEREEG is
able to identify the location of brain activity with great precision
Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe a difference between emotion and
mood , as defined in your textbook ? - VERIFIED ANSWERemotions are primarily a physiological reaction
, while moods are primarily psychological
Two people, Jamie and Shawn, are waiting to board the same flight at the airport. Although it is 20
minutes before the flight is scheduled to leave, their plane is still not at the gate. Jamie is uncertain
about whether the flight will be late, and feels anxious. Shawn receives a text message confirming that
the flight will definitely be leaving an hour late. Although both are in the same situation, Shawn's
,certainty leads to anger, rather than anxiety. This example best illustrates the principles of which theory
of emotion? - VERIFIED ANSWERthe component process model
Which of the modern theories of emotion predicts the strongest odrrelation among different aspects of
emotion , such as feelings , physiological changes , expressions , and so forth ? - VERIFIED ANSWERBasic
/ discrete emotions theory .
Dani is a yoga instructor. Most of the time that Dani does yoga, it is because they are getting paid to do
it. However, Dani also chooses to do yoga in their free time because they enjoy it. Which of the
following best decor Dani's motivation to do yoga? - VERIFIED ANSWERDani has extrinsic motivation to
do yoga at work, and an intrinsic motivation to do yoga in their free time.
A researcher is interested in doing a questionnaire Measure of Dispositional love- proneness how often
and intensely individuals feel this emotion. Which of the following would provide the most direct
evidence that the measure is reliable? - VERIFIED ANSWERIf people completed the questionnaire several
times, they get a similar score each time
Molecules that are released into the bloodstream by one part of the body And carry instructions
through the blood and organs in different parts of the body are called - VERIFIED ANSWERHormones
Which classic emotion theorist proposed that feelings are caused at least in part by awareness of
changes in the body such as increased heart rate, and sweating - VERIFIED ANSWERBoth James Lange
and Schachter Singer would agree on this proposal
Imagine that a researcher shows participants several film clips, each eliciting different emotions, the
researcher records, physiological variables throughout the study, such as change in heart rate,
breathing, sweat on skin, muscle tension, and blood pressure. Which of the following theories predict
that people show similar physiological patterns to all emotionally intense films? - VERIFIED ANSWERCore
affect/ psychological construction theory
Hiker comes across a snake on a trail. The initial reaction to the snake is to recognize it as dangerous to
him. Which aspect of emotional responding is represented by the hiker when he decides that the snake
is dangerous - VERIFIED ANSWERAppraisal
,Which classic emotion theorist first proposed that different " shades of emotion " might correspond to
different profiles of changes in the body ? - VERIFIED ANSWERWilliam James
Which of the following is TRUE regarding functional magnetic resonance imaging ( fMRI ) ? - VERIFIED
ANSWERfMRI measures changes in the amount of oxygen carried through blood vessels in the brain
- VERIFIED ANSWERAsk participants to recall and vividly relive a specific time when they felt pride.
- VERIFIED ANSWERPredictive validity
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the results of the classic Schachter and Singer (
1962 ) study of arousal and emotional feelings ? - VERIFIED ANSWERnone of the above ; all statements
are true
Which of the following accurately describes the experience sampling method , as used in emotion
research ? - VERIFIED ANSWERthe participant receives a text a few times each day , over the course of
several days , and each time she completes a short questionnaire about her current emotions .
Which of the modern theories of emotion most strongly proposes that emotion categories , such as fear
and anger , are learned , culturally defined concepts rather than reflecting distinctions present in human
nature ? - VERIFIED ANSWERcore affect / psychological construction theory
Which statement best compares how basic / discrete emotions theory and the component process
model treat appraisal ? - VERIFIED ANSWERappraisals in the component process model apply ratings
across sevActivity of the left hemisphere (happy) is different from the right (depressed) while
experiencing emotions - VERIFIED ANSWERJames Lange
There are subtle differences in physical responses like finger temperature and facial muscles change
during fear, rage, and joy. - VERIFIED ANSWERJames Lange
You are walking down a dark alley at night. You hear footsteps behind you and you begin to tremble,
your heart beats faster, and your breathing deepens, Due to these physiological changes, your body
prepares for a fearful situation. You then experience the emotion of fear. - VERIFIED ANSWERJames
Lange
, Astrid was emotionally aroused by a TV horror movie. She became extremely angry when her younger
brother momentarily blocked her view from the screen. When her movie viewing was interrupted by a
phone call from her boyfriend, however, she experienced unusually intense romantic feelings. -
VERIFIED ANSWERSchacter's Two Factor Theory
You are walking down a dark alley at night. You hear footsteps behind you and begin to tremble, your
heart beats faster, and your breathing deepens. At the same time as these physiological changes occur,
you also experience the emotion of fear. - VERIFIED ANSWERCannon-Bard
You are walking down a dark alley at night. You hear footsteps behind you and begin to tremble, your
heart beats faster, and your breathing deepens. Upon noticing this arousal you realize that is comes
from the fact that you are walking down a dark alley by yourself. This behavior is dangerous and
therefore you feel the emotion of fear. - VERIFIED ANSWERSchacter's Two Factor Theory
An emotion arousing stimulus is simultaneously routed to the cortex and the sympathetic nervous
system. - VERIFIED ANSWERCannon-Bard
Robert experienced excessive fear while flying because he interpreted his rapid, shallow breathing, and
heavy perspiration as a reaction to the imminent danger of a plane crash. When his psychotherapist
convinced him that his physical arousal was simply a harmless reaction to the acceleration, cabin
pressure, and confined space, his fear was greatly reduced. - VERIFIED ANSWERSchacter's Two Factor
Theory
The cognitive activity of the cortex plays a role in the emotions we experience. - VERIFIED
ANSWERSchacter's Two Factor Theory
We share a friend's feeling of joy if we smile with them - VERIFIED ANSWERJames Lange
The arousal that lingers after an intense argument may intensify sexual passions - VERIFIED
ANSWERSchacter's Two Factor Theory
The amygdala shows differences in activation during emotions of anger and fear. - VERIFIED
ANSWERJames Lange
Related and Emotions-Related
Theories | Questions and VERIFIED
ANSWERs | 2026 Update | 100%
Correct.
Which of the modern theories of emotion proposes that categorically distinct emotions , such as
sadness , fear , and anger , evolved separately to solve specific adaptive problems ? - VERIFIED
ANSWERbasic / discrete emotions theory
Much research shows that extrinsically motivating people for an activity that they were already
intrinsically motivated to do tends to : - VERIFIED ANSWERdecrease their intrinsic motivation
Which of the following is FALSE regarding electroencephalography ( EEG ) ? - VERIFIED ANSWEREEG is
able to identify the location of brain activity with great precision
Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe a difference between emotion and
mood , as defined in your textbook ? - VERIFIED ANSWERemotions are primarily a physiological reaction
, while moods are primarily psychological
Two people, Jamie and Shawn, are waiting to board the same flight at the airport. Although it is 20
minutes before the flight is scheduled to leave, their plane is still not at the gate. Jamie is uncertain
about whether the flight will be late, and feels anxious. Shawn receives a text message confirming that
the flight will definitely be leaving an hour late. Although both are in the same situation, Shawn's
,certainty leads to anger, rather than anxiety. This example best illustrates the principles of which theory
of emotion? - VERIFIED ANSWERthe component process model
Which of the modern theories of emotion predicts the strongest odrrelation among different aspects of
emotion , such as feelings , physiological changes , expressions , and so forth ? - VERIFIED ANSWERBasic
/ discrete emotions theory .
Dani is a yoga instructor. Most of the time that Dani does yoga, it is because they are getting paid to do
it. However, Dani also chooses to do yoga in their free time because they enjoy it. Which of the
following best decor Dani's motivation to do yoga? - VERIFIED ANSWERDani has extrinsic motivation to
do yoga at work, and an intrinsic motivation to do yoga in their free time.
A researcher is interested in doing a questionnaire Measure of Dispositional love- proneness how often
and intensely individuals feel this emotion. Which of the following would provide the most direct
evidence that the measure is reliable? - VERIFIED ANSWERIf people completed the questionnaire several
times, they get a similar score each time
Molecules that are released into the bloodstream by one part of the body And carry instructions
through the blood and organs in different parts of the body are called - VERIFIED ANSWERHormones
Which classic emotion theorist proposed that feelings are caused at least in part by awareness of
changes in the body such as increased heart rate, and sweating - VERIFIED ANSWERBoth James Lange
and Schachter Singer would agree on this proposal
Imagine that a researcher shows participants several film clips, each eliciting different emotions, the
researcher records, physiological variables throughout the study, such as change in heart rate,
breathing, sweat on skin, muscle tension, and blood pressure. Which of the following theories predict
that people show similar physiological patterns to all emotionally intense films? - VERIFIED ANSWERCore
affect/ psychological construction theory
Hiker comes across a snake on a trail. The initial reaction to the snake is to recognize it as dangerous to
him. Which aspect of emotional responding is represented by the hiker when he decides that the snake
is dangerous - VERIFIED ANSWERAppraisal
,Which classic emotion theorist first proposed that different " shades of emotion " might correspond to
different profiles of changes in the body ? - VERIFIED ANSWERWilliam James
Which of the following is TRUE regarding functional magnetic resonance imaging ( fMRI ) ? - VERIFIED
ANSWERfMRI measures changes in the amount of oxygen carried through blood vessels in the brain
- VERIFIED ANSWERAsk participants to recall and vividly relive a specific time when they felt pride.
- VERIFIED ANSWERPredictive validity
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the results of the classic Schachter and Singer (
1962 ) study of arousal and emotional feelings ? - VERIFIED ANSWERnone of the above ; all statements
are true
Which of the following accurately describes the experience sampling method , as used in emotion
research ? - VERIFIED ANSWERthe participant receives a text a few times each day , over the course of
several days , and each time she completes a short questionnaire about her current emotions .
Which of the modern theories of emotion most strongly proposes that emotion categories , such as fear
and anger , are learned , culturally defined concepts rather than reflecting distinctions present in human
nature ? - VERIFIED ANSWERcore affect / psychological construction theory
Which statement best compares how basic / discrete emotions theory and the component process
model treat appraisal ? - VERIFIED ANSWERappraisals in the component process model apply ratings
across sevActivity of the left hemisphere (happy) is different from the right (depressed) while
experiencing emotions - VERIFIED ANSWERJames Lange
There are subtle differences in physical responses like finger temperature and facial muscles change
during fear, rage, and joy. - VERIFIED ANSWERJames Lange
You are walking down a dark alley at night. You hear footsteps behind you and you begin to tremble,
your heart beats faster, and your breathing deepens, Due to these physiological changes, your body
prepares for a fearful situation. You then experience the emotion of fear. - VERIFIED ANSWERJames
Lange
, Astrid was emotionally aroused by a TV horror movie. She became extremely angry when her younger
brother momentarily blocked her view from the screen. When her movie viewing was interrupted by a
phone call from her boyfriend, however, she experienced unusually intense romantic feelings. -
VERIFIED ANSWERSchacter's Two Factor Theory
You are walking down a dark alley at night. You hear footsteps behind you and begin to tremble, your
heart beats faster, and your breathing deepens. At the same time as these physiological changes occur,
you also experience the emotion of fear. - VERIFIED ANSWERCannon-Bard
You are walking down a dark alley at night. You hear footsteps behind you and begin to tremble, your
heart beats faster, and your breathing deepens. Upon noticing this arousal you realize that is comes
from the fact that you are walking down a dark alley by yourself. This behavior is dangerous and
therefore you feel the emotion of fear. - VERIFIED ANSWERSchacter's Two Factor Theory
An emotion arousing stimulus is simultaneously routed to the cortex and the sympathetic nervous
system. - VERIFIED ANSWERCannon-Bard
Robert experienced excessive fear while flying because he interpreted his rapid, shallow breathing, and
heavy perspiration as a reaction to the imminent danger of a plane crash. When his psychotherapist
convinced him that his physical arousal was simply a harmless reaction to the acceleration, cabin
pressure, and confined space, his fear was greatly reduced. - VERIFIED ANSWERSchacter's Two Factor
Theory
The cognitive activity of the cortex plays a role in the emotions we experience. - VERIFIED
ANSWERSchacter's Two Factor Theory
We share a friend's feeling of joy if we smile with them - VERIFIED ANSWERJames Lange
The arousal that lingers after an intense argument may intensify sexual passions - VERIFIED
ANSWERSchacter's Two Factor Theory
The amygdala shows differences in activation during emotions of anger and fear. - VERIFIED
ANSWERJames Lange
