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1. When Rose arrived, she was smiling but with no drooping of eyelids or crinkling in the corners of her eyes. She is
probably showing
a. an emotional expression.
b. a fake emotion.
c. a display rule.
d. none of the above.
2. Which theory of emotions best explains why the girl Ben saw on his way into the gym seemed more attractive to him as
he was leaving the gym?
a. Two-factor
b. Cannon-Bard
c. James-Lang
d. Somatic marker
3. Emotions are subject to __________ influences as well as direct stimuli.
a. Negative
b. positive
c. unconscious
d. conscious
4. Which of the following statements is FALSE about the polygraph test?
a. Confidence may help people beat it.
b. Experience may help people beat it.
c. Interpersonal perceptiveness may help people beat it.
d. Federal officers, sheriffs, and deception-interested clinical psychologists are less likely to be caught by it.
5. The interpersonal strengths identified by positive psychology that involve tending and befriending others is identified as
a. courage.
b. humanity.
c. temperance.
d. transcendence.
6. The broaden and build theory suggests that happier people tend to
a. be more successful.
b. think more globally.
c. be more generous.
d. be more sociable.
7. Based on the realities of happiness, during which holiday should we be the happiest?
a. Easter
b. Valentine’s day
c. Halloween
d. Thanksgiving
8. People who are more likely to attempt and stick with new challenges usually have ________ self-esteem
a. High
b. low
c. moderate
d. no
9. The fact that we always expect rewards for performing a task can best be explained by
a. intrinsic motivation.
b. positive motivation.
c. approach.
d. the contrast effect.
10. Which of the following statements about the sexual response cycle is most accurate?
a. Orgasm for males and females greatly differs.
b. During the resolution phase, men cannot experience another orgasm.
c. The desire phase occurs more rapidly in women than men.
d. The excitement phase involves a decrease in bodily functions.
Multiple Choice
9.1-1. According to the discrete emotions theory, emotions
a. are significantly different across cultures.
b. are independent of physiological responses.
c. serve evolutionary functions.
d. represent shared experience across civilized cultures only.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-1
Page Ref: 303
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: c. serve evolutionary functions.
Rationale: Each emotion is associated with a specific physiological response that is the same in all
people.
9.1-2. Supposedly, the Inuits have nearly a thousand words for snow. Although the number may be
exaggerated, all the words describe variations of the basic concept of snow. Which theory of emotions
does this observation parallel?
a. Discrete emotions
b. Unique emotions
c. Specific emotions
d. Individual emotions
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-2
Page Ref: 303
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: a. Discrete emotions
Rationale: Discrete emotions theory suggests that a small number of distinct emotions can combine in
complex ways.
9.1-3. Which statement exemplifies the discrete emotions theory?
a. Mustangs, Explorers, and Probes are distinct types of Ford automobiles.
b. Roses, tulips, and daisies are all just flowers.
c. Spokes, chains, and wheels are parts of a bicycle.
d. You cannot fly a plane without the wings.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-3
Page Ref: 303
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: b. Roses, tulips, and daisies are all just flowers.
Rationale: Discrete emotions theory suggests that humans experience a small number of distinct
emotions, even if they combine in complex ways.
9.1-4. A 3-month old baby named Bryan smiles even when he is alone. Scientific research has suggested that
his smile should be attributed to
a. effective training by his mom.
b. his motivation to learn something new.
c. the reinforcements from his immediate surroundings.
d. his innate motor programs from birth.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-4
Page Ref: 303
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: d. his innate motor programs from birth.
Rationale: Basic emotions are neurologically preprogrammed.
9.1-5. When Rose arrived, she was smiling but with no drooping of eyelids or crinkling in the corners of her
eyes. She is probably showing
a. an emotional expression.
b. a fake emotion.
c. a display rule.
d. none of the above.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-5
Page Ref: 304
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: b. fake emotion.
Rationale: Genuine happiness is reflected in the eyes as well as smile.
9.1-6. “Look, Mom, she is not really happy; you can see it in her eyes!” cries Amelia’s little sister. What
might this sharp little 4-year-old have spotted?
a. A masked reaction
b. A Duchenne smile
c. A Pan Am smile
d. A forced smile
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-6
Page Ref: 304
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: c. A Pan Am smile
Rationale: The Pan Am smile is a fake smile marked by a movement of the mouth but not the eyes.
9.1-7. As you walk into your dorm room, you notice that your roommate is crying. Why is it difficult to know
if she is happy or sad?
a. Her facial expressions are likely to be similar.
b. Her physiological reactions are likely to be similar.
c. Her nonverbal cues are likely to be similar.
d. None of the above; it should be easy to differentiate between happiness and sadness.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-7
Page Ref: 304
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: b. Her physiological reactions are likely to be similar.
Rationale: Surprisingly, happiness and sadness aren't terribly different in their patterns of brain
activation.
9.1-8. Evidence regarding facial expression in different cultures suggests that
a. facial expressions are to some extent innate.
b. emotions are based on facial expressions.
c. emotions originate in the cortex.
d. most emotions are cross-cultural.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-8
Page Ref: 305
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: a. facial expressions are to some extent innate.
9.1-9. Ekman’s research proposed that there are __________ distinct emotions across cultures.
a. three
b. four
c. seven
d. nine
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-9
Page Ref: 305
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: c. seven
9.1-10. Ekman conducted a number of studies of facial expressions and found that
a. expression varies from culture to culture.
b. there are too many emotions to classify.
c. seven primary emotions are almost universal.
d. common expressions exist only for happiness.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-10
Page Ref: 305
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: c. seven primary emotions are almost universal.
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552 Test Bank for Psychology: A Framework for Everyday Thinking
9.1-11. Most research indicates that all of the following emotions have considerable cross-cultural agreement
EXCEPT
a. fear.
b. sadness.
c. happiness.
d. suspicion.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-11
Page Ref: 305
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: d. suspicion.
9.1-12. The emotion alarm, a mixture of fear and surprise, is one example of a
a. primary emotion.
b. secondary emotion.
c. real emotion.
d. fake emotion.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-12
Page Ref: 305
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: b. secondary emotion.
% correct 85 a = 15 b = 85 c = 0 d = 0 r = .48
9.1-13. Which facial expression would you be surprised to see your newborn baby exhibit?
a. smile
b. frown
c. smirk
d. disgust
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-13
Page Ref: 305
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: c. smirk
Rationale: All but the smirk reflect a primary emotion; the smirk would be too complex for a newborn
baby.
9.1-14. Cultural guidelines that can regulate expression of emotion are called
a. covert observation.
b. polygraphs.
c. display rules.
d. emotional cues.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-14
Page Ref: 305
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: c. display rules.
9.1-15. Although there appears to be some underlying biological component to PMS, most Eastern women do
not report much in the way of discomfort or disruption to their normal routines, whereas many women
from Western cultures report significant changes during their menstrual cycle. What might explain this
discrepancy?
a. Media influence
b. Genetic differences
c. Societal values
d. Display rules
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-15
Page Ref: 305
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: d. Display rules
Rationale: Cultures differ in their guidelines for how and when to express emotion.
9.1-16. Which of the following emotions might Sven, an exchange student from Europe, have the most
difficulty recognizing?
a. Contempt
b. Happiness
c. Anger
d. Jealousy
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-16
Page Ref: 305
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: d. Jealousy
Rationale: Jealousy is a secondary emotion that seems less likely to be cross-culturally universal.
9.1-17. Which of the following emotions would be most difficult to read from facial expression alone?
a. Envy
b. Anger
c. Fear
d. Surprise
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-17
Page Ref: 305
Topic: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: a. Envy
Rationale: Envy is not a primary emotion and is therefore harder to interpret.
9.1-18. Which of the following theories states that emotions are from our interpretations of our bodily
reactions to stimuli?
a. James-Lange theory of emotion
b. Somatic marker theory
c. Cannon-Bard theory of emotion
d. Two-factor theory of emotion
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-18
Page Ref: 306
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotion: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: a. James-Lange theory of emotion
% correct 65 a = 65 b = 5 c = 25 d = 5 r = .21
9.1-19. The James-Lange theory of emotions focuses on the __________ determinants of emotions.
a. psychological
b. behavioral
c. cognitive
d. physiological
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-19
Page Ref: 306
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotion: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: d. physiological
9.1-20. Larry comes home to find his house on fire. Which of the following statements best represents the
James-Lange theory?
a. “I am shaking because I am afraid.”
b. “My shaking must be due to fear because my house is on fire.”
c. “I am afraid because I am shaking.”
d. “My fear is an automatic reaction to a dangerous situation.”
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-20
Page Ref: 306
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotion: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: c. “I am afraid because I am shaking.”
Rationale: According to the James-Lange theory, emotions result from our interpretations of our bodily
reactions to stimuli.
9.1-21. According to the James-Lange theory, the conscious experience of emotion __________ physiological
arousal.
a. follows
b. precedes
c. coincides with
d. causes
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-21
Page Ref: 306
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotion: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: a. follows
9.1-22. According to the __________, seeing a crocodile in the swamp would lead simultaneously to both the
emotion fear and running away. However, the __________ would suggest that people are afraid
because they run away.
a. Cannon-Bard theory of emotion; mere exposure effect
b. two-factor theory of emotion; Cannon-Bard theory of emotion
c. Cannon-Bard theory of emotion; James-Lange theory of emotion
d. two-factor theory of emotion; James-Lange theory of emotion
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-22
Page Ref: 306–307
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotion: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: c. Cannon-Bard theory of emotion; James-Lange theory of emotion
Rationale: Cannon-Bard proposes that emotion-provoking experiences lead simultaneously to an
emotion and bodily reaction; James-Lange proposes interpretations of physiological responses lead to
emotional experience.
% correct 70 a = 14 b = 5 c = 70 d = 11 r = .52
9.1-23. You are sitting in the living room of your girlfriend’s house when you notice that your hands are
perspiring. What theory of emotions suggests that you will now decide that you are nervous about
meeting her parents?
a. James-Lang
b. Cannon-Bard
c. Two-factor
d. Discrete emotions
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-23
Page Ref: 306
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotions: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: a. James-Lang
Rationale: James-Lange proposes interpretations of physiological responses lead to emotional
experience.
9.1-24. Jon is sitting in his psychology class across from Della when he realizes that he his been smiling. What
theory of emotion suggests that Jon will now decide that he has a crush on Della?
a. Cannon-Bard
b. James-Lang
c. Two-factor
d. Discrete emotions
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-24
Page Ref: 306–308
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotions: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: b. James-Lang
Rationale: James-Lange proposes interpretations of physiological responses lead to emotional
experience.
9.1-25. As Stella watched the TV lotto drawing, she realized she had the winning combination. If her heart
starts to race at the same instant that she feels euphoria over winning, her response pattern would tend
to support
a. the Cannon-Bard theory.
b. Izard’s evolutionary theory.
c. the James-Lange theory.
d. Schachter and Singer’s two-factor theory.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-25
Page Ref: 307
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotion: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: a. the Cannon-Bard theory.
Rationale: The Cannon-Bard theory claims that an emotion-provoking event leads simultaneously to an
emotion and to bodily reactions.
9.1-26. “That race was too close to call!,” cried the announcer. “It looked like the horses crossed the finish line
at the exact same time.” What theory of emotions is being depicted?
a. James-Lang
b. Two-factor
c. Facial feedback hypothesis
d. Cannon-Bard
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-26
Page Ref: 307
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotions: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: d. Cannon-Bard
Rationale: Cannon-Bard proposes that emotion-provoking experiences lead simultaneously to an
emotion and bodily reaction.
9.1-27. According to the James-Lange theory, people use __________ cues to differentiate and label their
emotions; according to the two-factor theory, people look to __________ cues to differentiate and label
their emotions.
a. physiological; situational
b. situational; physiological
c. situational; situational
d. physiological; physiological
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-27
Page Ref: 306–308
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotion: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: a. physiological; situational
Rationale: According to the James-Lange theory, emotions result from our interpretations of our bodily
reactions to stimuli; Schachter and Singer’s two-factor theory proposes that emotions depend on
autonomic arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal.
9.1-28. According to the two-factor theory of emotion,
a. the emotional experience depends on autonomic arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that
arousal.
b. different patterns of autonomic activation lead to the experience of different emotions.
c. emotions develop because of their adaptive value.
d. emotion occurs when the thalamus sends signals simultaneously to the cortex and the autonomic
nervous system.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-28
Page Ref: 307–308
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotion: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: a. the emotional experience depends on autonomic arousal and the cognitive interpretation of
that arousal.
9.1-29. Schachter and Singer’s two-factor theory of emotion suggests that we distinguish between the
experience of different emotions based on
a. the type of behavior involved.
b. the type of bodily reaction.
c. our interpretation of the situation.
d. the emotional expression of others.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-29
Page Ref: 307–308
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotion: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: c. our interpretation of the situation.
9.1-30. Which theory of emotions best explains why the girl Ben saw on his way into the gym seemed more
attractive to him as he was leaving the gym?
a. Two-factor
b. Cannon-Bard
c. James-Lang
d. Somatic marker
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-30
Page Ref: 307–308
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotions: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: a. Two-factor
Rationale: After physical activity Ben experienced an undifferentiated state of arousal, followed by
labeling that arousal with a particular emotion that seems appropriate for the situation.
9.1-31. Which of the following best illustrates the two-factory theory of emotions?
a. Ulric’s heart is pounding before his speech in world history, so he decides that he is nervous.
b. After several fast dances, Mario decides his date looks really good tonight.
c. Norton sees Millie and his heart begins to race at the same time he feels excited.
d. Benny notices that his heart races whenever Gloria is around and decides he is in love.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-31
Page Ref: 307–308
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotions: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: b. After several fast dances, Mario decides his date looks really good tonight.
Rationale: Following an increase in physiological arousal, Mario determines that his date caused the
emotion.
9.1-35. Studies on the mere exposure effect demonstrate that the more often we see something, the
__________ likely we will like it.
a. more
b. less
c. same
d. least
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-35
Page Ref: 309
Topic: Unconscious Influences on Emotion
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.2
Answer: a. more
9.1-36. According to the __________, repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to increased liking of the
stimulus.
a. facial feedback hypothesis
b. mere exposure effect
c. James-Lange theory
d. Cannon-Bard theory
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-36
Page Ref: 309
Topic: Unconscious Influences on Emotion
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.2
Answer: b. mere exposure effect
9.1-37. The phenomenon that Imani prefers her look in the mirror to her image in a photograph can best be
explained by
a. the facial feedback hypothesis.
b. the mere exposure effect.
c. the automatic generation of emotion.
d. display rules.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-37
Page Ref: 309
Topic: Unconscious Influences on Emotion
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.2
Answer: b. the mere exposure effect.
Rationale: The mere exposure effect maintains that repeated exposure makes us feel more positive
toward a stimulus. In Imani’s case, she more often sees herself in the mirror than she does in photos.
% correct 50 a = b = 50 c = 5 d = 45 r = .52
9.1-38. Mrs. Woodham wants her students to embrace the book The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. She
believes the message is a powerful one. What might you encourage her to do?
a. Have each student read the book and write a response.
b. Get the book on CD and play it for her students.
c. Read the book to the students every day.
d. Read the book to the students and then have them read it themselves.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-38
Page Ref: 309
Topic: Unconscous Influences on Emotion
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.2
Answer: c. Read the book to the students every day.
Rationale: The mere exposure effect suggests that the more they hear it, the more they will like it and
the message.
9.1-39. Val has a crush on Ilene. What is one thing he might do to make himself more desirable?
a. Bring her flowers.
b. Stop by every day to say hello.
c. Compliment her on her hair.
d. Tell her she has nice shoes.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-39
Page Ref: 309
Topic: Unconscous Influences on Emotion
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.2
Answer: b. Stop by every day to say hello
Rationale: The mere exposure effect suggests that repeated exposure to a stimulus (in this case Val)
makes us view the stimulus more favorably.
9.1-40. The idea that muscles in the face send information to the brain, affecting the emotion we feel is known
as the
a. James-Lange theory.
b. Cannon-Bard theory.
c. facial feedback hypothesis.
d. two-factor theory.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-40
Page Ref: 310
Topic: Unconscious Influences on Emotion
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.2
Answer: c. facial feedback hypothesis.
9.1-44. Which of the following is the assumption that the polygraph test is based upon?
a. Physiological response
b. Habitual response
c. Shifty eyes
d. Dishonest rules
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-44
Page Ref: 310–311
Topic: Unconscious Influences on Emotion
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.5
Answer: a. Physiological response
% correct 70 a = 70 b = 25 c = 5 d = 0 r = .46
9.1-45. Which of the following statements is FALSE about the polygraph test?
a. Confidence may help people beat it.
b. Experience may help people beat it.
c. Interpersonal perceptiveness may help people beat it.
d. Federal officers, sheriffs, and deception-interested clinical psychologists are less likely to be
caught by it.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-45
Page Ref: 310–311
Topic: Unconscious Influences on Emotion
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.5
Answer: a. Confidence may help people beat it.
Rationale: Being interrogated is extremely anxiety producing.
9.1-46. __________ percent of people believe that “shifty eyes” indicate lying.
a. Ten
b. Thirty-five
c. Fifty-five
d. Seventy
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-46
Page Ref: 311
Topic: Emotional Expression through Body Language
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.2
Answer: d. Seventy
9.1-51. Susan is interviewing for a job. Although she is smiling and making good eye contact with her
interviewer, he notices that she is also tapping her foot rapidly on the floor. Despite her best intentions,
what is Susan exhibiting?
a. Nonverbal leakage
b. Illustrators
c. Emblems
d. Miscommunication
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-51
Page Ref: 311
Topic: Emotional Expression through Body Language
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.2
Answer: a. Nonverbal leakage
Rationale: An unconscious spillover of emotions into nonverbal behavior is often a powerful cue that
we are trying to hide an emotion.
9.1-52. Which of the following is true about positive psychology?
a. It enhances people’s full emotional potential.
b. It emphasizes coping, love, and happiness.
c. It is associated with people’s long-term life satisfaction.
d. All of the above are true.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-52
Page Ref: 312–313
Topic: Positive Psychology: Psychology’s Future or Psychology’s Fad?
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.3
Answer: d. All of the above are true.
Rationale: Positive psychology has sought to emphasize human strengths.
9.1-53. The interpersonal strengths identified by positive psychology that involve tending and befriending
others is identified as
a. courage.
b. humanity.
c. temperance.
d. transcendence.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-53
Page Ref: 312
Topic: Positive Psychology: Psychology’s Future or Psychology’s Fad?
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.6
Answer: b. humanity.
Rationale: Humanity involves love, kindness, and social intelligence.
9.1-54. The cognitive strengths identified by positive psychology include all EXCEPT
a. open-mindedness.
b. creativity.
c. curiosity.
d. social intelligence.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-54
Page Ref: 312
Topic: Positive Psychology: Psychology’s Future or Psychology’s Fad?
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.6
Answer: d. social intelligence.
Rationale: In categorizing strengths and virtues, positive psychologists associate wisdom and
knowledge with open-mindedness, creativity, and curiosity; social intelligence defines our humanity.
9.1-55. Dr. Golder is studying the leadership qualities of a group of students from the student government
association. What field of psychology is his specialty?
a. Social
b. Cognitive
c. Positive
d. Experimental
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-55
Page Ref: 312
Topic: Positive Psychology: Psychology’s Future or Psychology’s Fad?
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.3
Answer: c. Positive
Rationale: Leadership is a virtue identified by positive psychologists.
9.1-56. Which of the following statements is NOT true about happiness?
a. Happiness may make people live longer.
b. Happiness may help people look at the “big picture.”
c. Happiness may let people think more openly.
d. Happiness may make people focus on details.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-56
Page Ref: 313
Topic: What Happiness Is Good For
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.4
Answer: d. Happiness may make people focus on details.
9.1-57. The broaden and build theory suggests that happier people tend to
a. be more successful.
b. think more globally.
c. be more generous.
d. be more sociable.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-57
Page Ref: 313
Topic: What Happiness Is Good For
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9. 4
Answer: b. think more globally.
9.1-58. Professor Wilheim is trying to get his students to broaden their perspective. What might you suggest he
do?
a. Discuss multicultural ideas.
b. Tell them to try to put themselves in his shoes.
c. Encourage them to be more open-minded.
d. Show them cartoons before his lecture.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-58
Page Ref: 313
Topic: What Happiness Is Good For
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.4
Answer: d. Show them cartoons before his lecture.
Rationale: Happiness predisposes us to think more openly, allowing us to see the “big picture,”
according to the broaden and build theory.
9.1-59. Who are you more likely to vote for?
a. Ronald, who says he can restore the health care system
b. Eddie, who says the next couple of years are going to be tough, but we can do it
c. Laura, who says that cutting spending is the only way to restore the economy
d. Denise, who promises to only raise taxes by a small percentage to fund education
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-59
Page Ref: 313
Topic: What Happiness Is Good For
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.4
Answer: a. Ronald, who says he can restore the health care system
Rationale: Optimists tend to be happier in everyday life than pessimists; Ronald’s campaign is the only
optimistic one.
9.1-60. Which of the following has the LEAST relationship with happiness?
a. Genetic heritability
b. Everyday life events
c. Socioeconomic status
d. Level of education
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-60
Page Ref: 313
Topic: What Makes Us Happy: The Myths
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9. 4
Answer: b. Everyday life events
9.1-61. Research has shown that which of the following is NOT very important in determining one’s
happiness?
a. Work
b. Money
c. Personality
d. Marriage
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-61
Page Ref: 313–314
Topic: What Makes Us Happy: The Myths
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.4
Answer: b. Money
9.1-62. Which best characterizes the correlation between income and subjective feelings of happiness?
a. Negative, but weak
b. Positive, and strong
c. Negligible
d. Positive, but modest
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-62
Page Ref: 313–314
Topic: What Makes Us Happy: The Myths
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.4
Answer: d. Positive, but modest
Rationale: Money can have an affect on happiness, but usually only in the short-term and only
modestly up to $50,000.
9.1-75. Annalisa just broke up with her boyfriend of over a year. She is positive that she will be miserable
forever. What bias has Annalisa fallen victim to?
a. Expectancy
b. Confirmation
c. Longevitiy
d. Durability
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-75
Page Ref: 315
Topic: Forecasting Happiness
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.4
Answer: d. Durability
Rationale: The durability bias maintains that we believe our bad (and good) moods will last longer than
they do.
9.1-76. Ginny has high self-esteem. What can we predict about her behavior?
a. She is probably at the top of her class academically.
b. She probably has a large circle of friends.
c. She may start drinking when she gets to college.
d. All of the above.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-76
Page Ref: 316
Topic: Self-Esteem: Important or Overhyped?
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.4
Answer: c. She may start drinking when she gets to college.
Rationale: Research shows that those with high self-esteem aren’t much more likely to have good
social skills or to do well in school; they are about as likely to abuse alcohol and other drugs.
9.1-77. Which of the following statements is FALSE about self-esteem?
a. People with high self-esteem tend to challenge themselves with difficult tasks.
b. People with low self-esteem tend to be less happy.
c. People with high self-esteem tend to have positive perceptions about themselves.
d. People with low self-esteem tend to be more aggressive.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-77
Page Ref: 316
Topic: Self-Esteem: Important or Overhyped?
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.4
Answer: d. People with low self-esteem tend to be more aggressive.
9.1-78. People who are more likely to attempt and stick with new challenges usually have ________ self-
esteem
a. high
b. low
c. moderate
d. no
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-78
Page Ref: 316
Topic: Self-Esteem: Important or Overhyped?
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.4
Answer: a. high
9.1-79. The strategy of anticipating failure and then compensating for this expectation by mentally
overpreparing for negative outcomes is known as
a. positive psychology.
b. negative adaptation.
c. defensive pessimism.
d. pessimistic psychology.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-79
Page Ref: 316
Topic: Self-Esteem: Important or Overhyped?
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.4
Answer: c. defensive pessimism
9.1-80. Which of the following is an example of defensive pessimism?
a. Bud thinks he might have failed his psychology test, but doesn’t really care.
b. Katherine thinks her boyfriend is going to break up with her, so she has already taken down all
his pictures.
c. Michele doesn’t think she is going to win the lottery this week.
d. Nolin can’t figure out how to replace a switch in his car, so he just gives up.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-80
Page Ref: 316–317
Topic: Self-Esteem: Important or Overhyped?
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.4
Answer: b. Katherine thinks her boyfriend is going to break up with her, so she has already taken
down all his pictures.
Rationale: Defensive pessimism is a strategy of anticipating failure and then compensating for the
expectation by overpreparing for negative outcomes.
9.1-81. “I was great!” says Little Ricky as he runs off the field. “I was the best one on the team!” What might
Ricky be exhibiting?
a. Exaggerated self-esteem
b. Illusory correlation
c. Misperception
d. Favorable expectations
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-81
Page Ref: 317
Topic: Self-Esteem: Important or Overhyped?
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.4
Answer: a. Exaggerated self-esteem
Rationale: Research on self-esteem shows that optimists sometimes do not see reality clearly (rose-
colored glasses).
9.1-82. According to drive reduction theory, who is likely to be the most motivated?
a. Joanna, who is hungry
b. Tony, who wants to kiss Joanna
c. Arnold, who is thirsty
d. Hillary, who needs an “A” in psychology to graduate
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-82
Page Ref: 318
Topic: Motivation: A Beginner’s Guide
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.6
Answer: c. Arnold, who is thirsty
Rationale: Thirst is the most powerful drive, ensuring our survival.
9.1-83. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the drive reduction theory?
a. Drives such as hunger, thirst, and sexual frustration can help minimize our aversive states.
b. Certain drives can help us adjust our levels of psychological homeostasis in the way we want.
c. It helps people know when it is time to get a glass of water.
d. It proposes that the stimulus affects the organism and the resulting response depending upon
characteristics of both the organism and the stimulus.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-83
Page Ref: 318
Topic: Motivation: A Beginner’s Guide
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.6
Answer: b. Certain drives can help us adjust our levels of psychological homeostasis in the way we
want.
Rationale: According to drive reduction theory, we are motivated to maintain a given level of
homeostasis.
9.1-84. The Yerkes-Dodson law describes an inverted U-shaped relationship between __________ and
__________.
a. arousal; intelligence
b. intelligence; performance
c. arousal; performance
d. intelligence; motivation
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-84
Page Ref: 318
Topic: Motivation: A Beginner’s Guide
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.6
Answer: c. arousal; performance
% correct 90 a = 1 b = 1 c = 90 d = 8 r = .30
9.1-85. According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, performance is highest when arousal is
a. high.
b. low.
c. moderate.
d. both A and B.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-85
Page Ref: 318
Topic: Motivation: A Beginner’s Guide
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.6
Answer: c. moderate.
9.1-86. Studies on the Yerkes-Dodson law suggest that people are more likely to perform the best when
working on
a. a simpler task.
b. a more complex task.
c. a routine task.
d. an extremely difficult task.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-86
Page Ref: 318
Topic: Motivation: A Beginner’s Guide
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.6
Answer: b. a more complex task.
9.1-87. An external goal or motivation that has the capacity to affect behavior is referred to as
a. extrinsic.
b. an expectancy.
c. intrinsic.
d. homeostasis.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-87
Page Ref: 320
Topic: Motivation: A Beginners Guide
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.6
Answer: a. extrinsic.
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9.1-91. Some evidence exists suggesting that rewards may __________ intrinsic motivation.
a. reinforce
b. not affect
c. undermine
d. None of the above
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-91
Page Ref: 320
Topic: Motivation: A Beginner’s Guide
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.6
Answer: c. undermine
9.1-92. Before entering first grade, little Mina used to love to read books. Once school started, her teacher
began a program to motivate her students to read. She began to give stars to those children who
finished a new book. As a result, Mina no longer reads while she is at home. What has likely occurred?
a. Mina’s intrinsic motivation decreased.
b. Mina’s extrinsic motivation decreased.
c. Mina’s intrinsic motivation was unchanged.
d. Mina’s intrinsic motivation was increased.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-92
Page Ref: 320
Topic: Motivation: A Beginner’s Guide
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.6
Answer: a. Mina’s intrinsic motivation decreased.
Rationale: Certain reinforcements may undermine intrinsic motivation, in this case, making Mina less
likely to read for pleasure.
9.1-93. Studies suggest that people are more likely to be immersed in a task and enjoy it the best when they are
told
a. they will be given $10 after getting the task done.
b. they will receive a certificate after finishing the task.
c. they will not be offered anything after completing the task.
d. they will receive $100 after finishing the task.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-93
Page Ref: 320
Topic: Motivation: A Beginner’s Guide
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.6
Answer: c. they will not be offered anything after completing the task.
Rationale: Evidence shows that certain reinforcements may undermine intrinsic motivation.
9.1-94. The fact that we always expect rewards for performing a task can best be explained by
a. intrinsic motivation.
b. positive motivation.
c. approach.
d. the contrast effect.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-94
Page Ref: 320
Topic: Motivation: A Beginner’s Guide
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.6
Answer: d. the contrast effect.
Rationale: The contrast effect explains how once a reward is received, it is then expected. If it is
suddenly withdrawn, the task is less likely to be performed.
9.1-95. According to Maslow, __________ are the most fundamental and must get satisfied first.
a. safety needs
b. physiological needs
c. esteem needs
d. belonging needs
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-95
Page Ref: 321
Topic: Our Needs: Physical and Psychological Urges
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.6
Answer: b. physiological needs
% correct 86 a = 12 b = 86 c = 1 d = 0 r = .36
9.1-96. __________ have to be satisfied first, according to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
a. Esteem needs
b. Safety needs
c. Belonging needs
d. Physiological needs
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-96
Page Ref: 321
Topic: Our Needs: Physical and Psychological Urges
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.6
Answer: d. Physiological needs
9.1-97. The fact that people living in poverty are less likely to pursue their dreams can best be explained by the
a. incentive motivation theory.
b. intrinsic motivation theory.
c. extrinsic motivation theory.
d. hierarchy of needs theory.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-97
Page Ref: 321
Topic: Our Needs: Physical and Psychological Urges
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.6
Answer: d. hierarchy of needs theory.
Rationale: According to Maslow, the basic physiological needs must be met before moving on to
higher pursuits.
9.1-98. Many schools offer free breakfast and lunch to those children living in poverty, a practice that Maslow
would support, yet many studies reveal that these students still suffer academically. What might be
holding these children back?
a. A sense of safety
b. Continued hunger
c. A sense of belonging
d. Both A and C are correct.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-98
Page Ref: 321
Topic: Our Needs: Physical and Psychological Urges
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.6
Answer: d. Both A and C are correct.
Rationale: Though Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a useful view, there is evidence that people who
haven't achieved lower levels of the scale still need and can sometimes attain higher levels.
9.1-99. A lab rat had part of its hypothalamus destroyed. The rat seems to have lost all interest in food and
won’t eat even when food is available. It would appear that part of the __________ has been destroyed.
a. lateral hypothalamus
b. ventromedial hypothalamus
c. satiety center
d. forebrain
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-99
Page Ref: 321–322
Topic: Hunger, Eating, and Eating Disorders
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.7
Answer: a. lateral hypothalamus
Rationale: After destroying the lateral hypothalamus, researchers concluded that this structure plays a
key role in initiating eating.
9.1-100. Dr. Addle has implanted an electrode in the hypothalamus of a rat. When the rat’s brain is electrically
stimulated, the rat stops eating. The electrode is most likely activating the
a. pituitary gland.
b. ventromedial hypothalamus.
c. lateral hypothalamus.
d. brain stem.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-100
Page Ref: 321–322
Topic: Hunger, Eating, and Eating Disorders
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.7
Answer: b. ventromedial hypothalamus.
Rationale: Rats stopped eating when this area was stimulated (Olds, 1958).
9.1-101. According to the glucostatic theory, the level of __________ is a primary control mechanism for the
regulation of hunger.
a. lipids in the liver
b. glucose in the blood
c. metabolites in the pancreas
d. None of the above
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-101
Page Ref: 322
Topic: Hunger, Eating, and Eating Disorders
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.7
Answer: b. glucose in the blood
9.1-102. As Barney is driving down the road, he notices that his fuel gauge is nearing empty and decides to pull
over and get some gas. What theory of hunger is he simulating?
a. Glucostatic
b. Regulatory
c. Internal-external
d. All of the above
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-102
Page Ref: 322
Topic: Hunger, Eating, and Eating Disorders
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.7
Answer: a. Glucostatic
Rationale: Glucostatic theory suggests that when our blood glucose levels drop, hunger creates a drive
to eat to restore the proper level.
9.1-103. Manipulations that decrease glucose levels cause __________; ones that increase glucose levels cause
__________.
a. an increase in arousal; a decrease in arousal
b. a decrease in hunger; an increase in hunger
c. a decrease in arousal; an increase in arousal
d. an increase in hunger; a decrease in hunger
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-103
Page Ref: 322
Topic: Hunger, Eating, and Eating Disorders
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.7
Answer: d. an increase in hunger; a decrease in hunger
9.1-104. While Debbie was in the hospital, she received glucose continuously through an intravenous line.
When her blood glucose levels started to rise, it is likely that she
a. experienced decreased autonomic arousal.
b. lost interest in food.
c. felt hungry.
d. became agitated.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-104
Page Ref: 322
Topic: Hunger, Eating, and Eating Disorders
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.7
Answer: b. lost interest in food.
Rationale: According to glucostatic theory, when glucose levels are high, our drive to eat is less.
9.1-105. Which theory of emotion is reflected by the idea that stomach contractions make you hungry?
a. Cannon-Bard
b. James-Lang
c. Two-factor
d. Somatic-marker
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-105
Page Ref: 306, 322
Topic: Hunger, Eating, and Eating Disorders
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.7
Answer: b. James-Lang
Rational: The James-Lang theory proposes that we interpret the physiological response and conclude
that we are hungry.
9.1-106. ____________ is a value that establishes a range of body fat and muscle mass we tend to maintain.
a. Leptin
b. Set point
c. Contrast effect
d. Physiological need
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-106
Page Ref: 322
Topic: Hunger, Eating, and Eating Disorders
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.7
Answer: b. Set point
9.1-107. Schachter’s internal-external theory suggests that obese people eat more because of __________ cues,
such as smell or taste.
a. external
b. internal
c. biological
d. psychological
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-107
Page Ref: 323
Topic: Hunger, Eating, and Eating Disorders
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.7
Answer: a. external
9.1-108. After dinner, Sophia started to read a cookbook that is full of colorful pictures of desserts. She decided
to make a cake. After the cake was ready she felt hunger again so she ate the whole cake! This
phenomenon can best be explained by
a. the glucostatic theory.
b. the internal-external theory.
c. a genetic reason.
d. an eating disorder.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-108
Page Ref: 323
Topic: Hunger, Eating, and Eating Disorders
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.7
Answer: b. the internal-external theory.
Rationale: Internal-external theory maintains that obese people are motivated to eat more by such
external cues as the taste, smell, and appearance of food.
9.1-112. The term used to indicate people’s wish or craving for sexual activity is
a. urge.
b. libido.
c. appetite.
d. appeal.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-112
Page Ref: 324
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.9
Answer: b. libido.
9.1-113. Which of the following statements is TRUE about sexual desire?
a. Men have a much stronger desire for sex than women.
b. Men experience more sexual arousal than women.
c. Men usually have more sexual partners than women.
d. People with migraines tend to have a lower level of sexual desire.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-113
Page Ref: 324
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.9
Answer: b. Men experience more sexual arousal than women.
9.1-114. The level of sexual desire may be affected by
a. the neurotransmitter serotonin.
b. a migraine.
c. depression.
d. all of the above.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-114
Page Ref: 325
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.9
Answer: d. all of the above.
9.1-115. Which answer represents the correct sequence of the phases of the human sexual response?
a. Excitement, desire, resolution, orgasm
b. Orgasm, desire, resolution, excitement
c. Desire, excitement, orgasm, resolution
d. Resolution, orgasm, excitement, desire
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-115
Page Ref: 325
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.9
Answer: c. Desire, excitement, orgasm, resolution
9.1-116. The phase in which people experience sexual pleasure and notice physiological changes associated
with it is called
a. desire phase.
b. excitement phase.
c. orgasm phase.
d. resolution phase.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-116
Page Ref: 325
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.9
Answer: b. excitement phase.
9.1-117. During the __________ phase of the sexual response cycle, people tend to experience relaxation and a
sense of well-being.
a. desire
b. orgasm
c. excitement
d. resolution
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-117
Page Ref: 325
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.9
Answer: d. resolution
9.1-118. James is reading an erotic story in a magazine when he notices his respiration and heart rate increasing.
He is also experiencing penile erection. Which phase is James currently experiencing?
a. Desire
b. Orgasm
c. Excitement
d. Resolution
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-118
Page Ref: 325
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.9
Answer: c. Excitement
Rationale: Excitement is marked by autonomic nervous system arousal.
9.1-119. Dr. Masterson is conducting research on the sexual response cycle. Regarding which phase are his
conclusions likely to be most variable?
a. Resolution
b. Excitement
c. Orgasm
d. Desire
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-119
Page Ref: 325
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.9
Answer: d. Desire
Rationale: Because the desire phase is initiated by whatever prompts sexual interest, this stage would
vary greatly from one person to another.
9.1-120. During which phase of the human sexual response cycle does a series of muscular contractions pulsate
through the pelvic area?
a. Excitement
b. Resolution
c. Orgasm
d. Desire
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-120
Page Ref: 325
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.9
Answer: c. Orgasm
9.1-121. Which of the following statements about the sexual response cycle is most accurate?
a. Orgasm for males and females greatly differs.
b. During the resolution phase, men cannot experience another orgasm.
c. The desire phase occurs more rapidly in women than men.
d. The excitement phase involves a decrease in bodily functions.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-121
Page Ref: 325
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.9
Answer: b. During the resolution phase, men cannot experience another orgasm.
Rationale: During the resolution phase, the body is most relaxed.
9.1-125. In males, having older brothers increases the odds of homosexuality by _____ percent for each older
brother.
a. 15
b. 27
c. 33
d. 42
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-125
Page Ref: 327
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.10
Answer: c. 33
9.1-126. Brain imaging studies on sexuality have demonstrated that the __________ is (are) activated when gay
men smell the substance from male sweat.
a. hypothalamus
b. thalamus
c. lateral ventricles
d. corpus callosum
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-126
Page Ref: 327
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.10
Answer: a. hypothalamus
9.1-127. For no reason, Matthew Anderson started to pay special attention to a girl named Madison Adams from
the first day of school. This is one example of the __________ principle of attraction and relationship
formation.
a. proximity
b. similarity
c. reciprocity
d. serendipity
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-127
Page Ref: 328–329
Topic: Social Influences on Interpersonal Attraction
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.11
Answer: a. proximity
Rationale: Physical nearness affords more opportunities for relationship formation.
Pink-purple foxgloves
Leaning to the breeze—
And all the sweet of Devon
Sweeps back across the seas:
From the old kind books came the old friends trooping,
And the old songs called, like the curlew swooping;
And like a sudden sup that was hot and strong and sweet,
The love of bonny Scotland, it ran from head to feet.
What far-away workman made her, and what was his meaning?
Was she a Victory? or Hope, or Faith?
O flag, though you were not my own, I know I should love you:
I love all flowers, all flags:
Their colors in the wind flowing, in the sun brightening:
Deep blue of the night sky, or the splendor of flame,
Or green of spring, or the daring imperious scarlet,
The color of men’s blood:
Their curious blazonry I love, heraldic, historic,
Leopard or eagle, stripe or star or raying sun,
Or the Cross of St. George and the Cross of St. Andrew,
Or whatsoever sign men have loved and followed.