• Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which neurotransmitter appears to be responsible for the decreased
sexual interest in those taking antidepressants?
Selected Answer: C. serotonin
Answers: A. norepinephrine
B. dopamine
C. serotonin
D. nitric oxide
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• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
A(n) ________ is a physiological state that encourages behaviors that
correct a deficiency state, which is called a(n) ________.
Selected Answer: B. drive; need
Answers: A. goal; incentive
B. drive; need
C. need; drive
D. incentive; goal
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• Question 3
2 out of 2 points
From an evolutionary perspective, pleasure ________ survival and
reproduction, by ________.
Selected C. promotes; facilitating adaptive behaviors
Answer
:
Answers: A. promotes; interfering with maladaptive responses to painful
experience
B. hinders; facilitating maladaptive excessive behaviors
C. promotes; facilitating adaptive behaviors
D. hinders; interfering with adaptive learning from painful
experience
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• Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Students have been asked to leave the library and wait several blocks
away. In which of the following situations would the students be
most likely to want to wait together?
Selected B. There is a bomb threat.
Answer:
, Answers: A. There is a film crew taping a news segment.
B. There is a bomb threat.
C. There is a routine fire drill.
D. No explanation has been given, but nobody is concerned.
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• Question 5
2 out of 2 points
An evolutionary explanation of mate preferences might suggest that men
seek physically attractive women because:
Selected C. their attractiveness indicates higher probable levels of
Answer fertility.
:
Answers: A. their attractiveness confers higher status on their partners.
B. their attractiveness will facilitate the partner’s sexual
capacity.
C. their attractiveness indicates higher probable levels of
fertility.
D. highly attractive women are also assumed to have other
positive qualities.
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• Question 6
2 out of 2 points
2 out of 2 points
Which neurotransmitter appears to be responsible for the decreased
sexual interest in those taking antidepressants?
Selected Answer: C. serotonin
Answers: A. norepinephrine
B. dopamine
C. serotonin
D. nitric oxide
•
• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
A(n) ________ is a physiological state that encourages behaviors that
correct a deficiency state, which is called a(n) ________.
Selected Answer: B. drive; need
Answers: A. goal; incentive
B. drive; need
C. need; drive
D. incentive; goal
,•
• Question 3
2 out of 2 points
From an evolutionary perspective, pleasure ________ survival and
reproduction, by ________.
Selected C. promotes; facilitating adaptive behaviors
Answer
:
Answers: A. promotes; interfering with maladaptive responses to painful
experience
B. hinders; facilitating maladaptive excessive behaviors
C. promotes; facilitating adaptive behaviors
D. hinders; interfering with adaptive learning from painful
experience
•
• Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Students have been asked to leave the library and wait several blocks
away. In which of the following situations would the students be
most likely to want to wait together?
Selected B. There is a bomb threat.
Answer:
, Answers: A. There is a film crew taping a news segment.
B. There is a bomb threat.
C. There is a routine fire drill.
D. No explanation has been given, but nobody is concerned.
•
• Question 5
2 out of 2 points
An evolutionary explanation of mate preferences might suggest that men
seek physically attractive women because:
Selected C. their attractiveness indicates higher probable levels of
Answer fertility.
:
Answers: A. their attractiveness confers higher status on their partners.
B. their attractiveness will facilitate the partner’s sexual
capacity.
C. their attractiveness indicates higher probable levels of
fertility.
D. highly attractive women are also assumed to have other
positive qualities.
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• Question 6
2 out of 2 points
