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ASSESSMENT Chapter 9
Emotion and Motivation
GUIDE
Topic Factual Conceptual Applied
QUICK QUIZ Multiple Choice 3, 6, 8 4, 5, 9, 10 1, 2, 7
Learning Objective 9.1 Multiple Choice 8–12, 14, 18, 19, 1, 27 2–7, 13, 15–17, 20,
Describe the major 21, 28, 29 22–26, 30, 31, 33
theories of emotion. Fill-in-the-Blank 5 8 1–4, 6, 7, 9, 10
Essay 7 1–6
Short Answer
Learning Objective 9.2 Multiple Choice 34–36. 40. 43, 42 37–39, 41, 51
Identify unconscious 46–50
influences on emotion. Fill-in-the-Blank 11 12 13–15
Essay 8–10
Short Answer 1
Learning Objective 9.3 Multiple Choice 52 55
Describe the emerging Fill-in-the-Blank 17, 18
discipline of positive Essay
psychology.
Short Answer 1
Learning Objective 9.4 Multiple Choice 56, 57, 60, 61, 68, 62, 63, 65 58, 59, 64, 66, 67, 69–71,
Identify common myths 72–74, 77–79 75, 76, 80, 81
and realities about Fill-in-the-Blank 20, 22 23 19, 21
happiness and self-
Essay 12 11
esteem.
Short Answer 2
Learning Objective 9.5 Multiple Choice 44 45
Define motivation. Fill-in-the-Blank
Essay
Short Answer
Learning Objective 9.6 Multiple Choice 84–87, 91, 95, 96 53, 54, 83, 93, 82, 88–90, 92, 98
Explain the basic 94, 97
principles and theories of Fill-in-the-Blank 24
motivation.
Essay 13, 14
Short Answer

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Topic Factual Conceptual Applied


Learning Objective 9.7 Multiple Choice 101, 103, 106, 99, 100, 102, 104,
Describe the determinants 107, 109 105, 108
of hunger, weight gain, Fill-in-the-Blank 25 26, 27
and obesity.
Essay
Short Answer
Learning Objective 9.8 Multiple Choice 111, 113 110
Identify the symptoms of
bulimia and anorexia.
Fill-in-the-Blank 28
Essay 15
Short Answer
Learning Objective 9.9 Multiple Choice 112, 114–117, 120 121 118, 119
Describe the human sexual
response cycle and factors
Fill-in-the-Blank 29 30
that influence sexual Essay
activity. Short Answer
Learning Objective 9.10 Multiple Choice 123, 125, 126 124 122
Describe potential Fill-in-the-Blank
influences on sexual Essay
orientation.
Short Answer 3
Learning Objective 9.11 Multiple Choice 132 129, 131, 134, 136 127, 128, 130, 133,
Identify the principles and 135
factors that guide Fill-in-the-Blank 31
attraction and relationship
formation. Essay 16
Short Answer
Learning Objective 9.12 Multiple Choice 140–143, 146 137–139, 144, 145
Describe the major types Fill-in-the-Blank 32 33
of love and the elements
of love and hate. Essay
Short Answer

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Chapter 9 Quick Quiz

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.

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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.

Chapter 9 Quick Quiz Answers

1. Chapter Section: Discrete Emotions Theory: Emotions as Evolved Expressions


Answer: b Page(s): 304 Type: Applied Diff: 2
Rationale: Genuine happiness is reflected in the eyes as well as smile.

2. Chapter Section: Cognitive Theories of Emotions: Think First, Feel Later


Answer: a Page(s): 307–308 Type: Applied Diff: 3
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.

3. Chapter Section: Unconscious Influences on Emotion


Answer: c Page(s): 309 Type: Factual Diff: 2
Rationale: This is a factual question.

4. Chapter Section: Unconscious Influences on Emotion


Answer: a Page(s): 310–311 Type: Conceptual Diff: 3
Rationale: Being interrogated is extremely anxiety producing.

5. Chapter Section: Positive Psychology: Psychology’s Future or Psychology’s Fad?


Answer: b Page(s): 312 Type: Conceptual Diff: 3
Rationale: Humanity involves love, kindness, and social intelligence.

6. Chapter Section: What Happiness Is Good For


Answer: b Page(s): 313 Type: Factual Diff: 2
Rationale: This is a factual question.

7. Chapter Section: What Makes Us Happy: The Realities


Answer: d Page(s): 315 Type: Applied Diff: 3
Rationale: Gratitude increases short-term happiness.

8. Chapter Section: Self-Esteem: Important or Overhyped?


Answer: a Page(s): 316 Type: Factual Diff: 1
Rationale: This is a factual question.

9. Chapter Section: Motivation: A Beginner’s Guide


Answer: d Page(s): 320 Type: Conceptual Diff: 1
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.

10. Chapter Section: Sexual Motivation


Answer: b Page(s): 325 Type: Conceptual Diff: 2
Rationale: During the resolution phase, the body is most relaxed.

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Chapter 9: Emotion and Motivation

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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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9.1-32. The two-factor theory of emotion suggests that


a. emotions are produced by both autonomic arousal and cognition.
b. emotions are from our interpretations of bodily reactions to stimuli.
c. emotions are based upon our gut feelings.
d. emotions and bodily reactions are simultaneously produced by stimuli.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-32
Page Ref: 307–308
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotion: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.1
Answer: a. emotions are produced by both autonomic arousal and cognition.
% correct 67 a = 67 b = 10 c =1 d = 22 r = .49
9.1-33. Pam just set her best friend Olivia up on a blind date with her brother. According to the two-factor
theory, what might she do to enhance the likelihood that Olivia will find her brother desireable?
a. Give them tickets to a scary movie.
b. Encourage them to go to a quiet dinner.
c. Suggest that they go ice skating.
d. Both a. and c. are correct.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-33
Page Ref: 307–308
Topic: Cognitive Theories of Emotions: Think First, Feel Later
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.1
Answer: d. Both a. and c. are correct.
Rationale: Both a scary movie and the physical activity of ice skating would raise the general level of
arousal, increasing the chances of desirability.
9.1-34. Emotions are subject to __________ influences as well as direct stimuli.
a. negative
b. positive
c. unconscious
d. conscious
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-34
Page Ref: 309
Topic: Unconscious Influences on Emotion
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.2
Answer: c. unconscious

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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

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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.

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9.1-41. Who is probably feeling the happiest?


a. Sonja, who is participating in a beauty contest
b. Abe, who is playing football
c. Lionel, who drives an eighteen wheeler
d. Patty, who is a flight attendant
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-41
Page Ref: 310
Topic: Unconscous Influences on Emotion
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.2
Answer: a. Sonja, who is participating in a beauty contest
Rationale: Constantly smiling would likely increase happiness, according to the facial feedback
hypothesis.
9.1-42. As suggested by the facial feedback hypothesis, our emotions are most likely to be affected by
a. the external stimuli.
b. the facial blood vessels.
c. our bodily movement.
d. the face shape.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-42
Page Ref: 310
Topic: Unconscious Influences on Emotion
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.2
Answer: b. the facial blood vessels.
Rationale: The hypothesis maintains that blood vessels in the face feed back temperature information
to the brain, altering our experience of emotions.
% correct 60 a = 15 b = 60 c = 0 d = 25 r = .21
9.1-43. If our behaviors and physiological reactions can give rise to our changes in emotion, holding a pen
with our teeth would most likely make us feel
a. happier.
b. sadder.
c. more scared.
d. more surprised.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-43
Page Ref: 310
Topic: Unconscious Influences on Emotion
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.2
Answer: a. happier.

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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

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9.1-47. Which of the following CANNOT be used to detect lies?


a. The polygraph test
b. The controlled question test
c. The guilty knowledge test
d. Shifty eyes
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-47
Page Ref: 311
Topic: Emotional Expression through Body Language
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.2
Answer: d. Shifty eyes
% correct 57 a = 19 b = 57 c = 11 d = 12 r = .20
9.1-48. Which of the following belong(s) to the nonverbal expression of emotion?
a. Facial expression
b. Gesture
c. Emotion
d. All of the above
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-48
Page Ref: 311
Topic: Emotional Expression through Body Language
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.2
Answer: d. All of the above
9.1-49. Types of gestures and movements that we show can display our emotions through
a. facial feedback.
b. nonverbal leakage.
c. mere exposure.
d. primary emotions.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-49
Page Ref: 311
Topic: Emotional Expression through Body Language
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.2
Answer: b. nonverbal leakage.
9.1-50. Our unconscious spillover of emotions into nonverbal behavior is called
a. nonverbal communication.
b. a manipulator.
c. an illustrator.
d. nonverbal leakage.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-50
Page Ref: 311
Topic: Emotional Expression through Body Language
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.2
Answer: d. nonverbal leakage.
% correct 65 a = 20 b = 5 c = 15 d = 65 r = .40

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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9.1-63. Which of the following is LEAST accurate?


a. When it comes to happiness, everything is relative.
b. The quest for happiness is never hopeless.
c. Objective realities are not as important as subjective feelings.
d. Increases in income usually bring increases in happiness.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-63
Page Ref: 313–314
Topic: What Makes Us Happy: The Myths
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.4
Answer: d. Increases in income usually bring increases in happiness.
Rationale: Happiness is rarely related to income.
9.1-64. Being a single mom, Marissa has to work two part-time jobs to pay the rent and buy the diapers.
According to the research on happiness, which of the following ideas could most likely benefit her?
a. As long as she can make more money, she will be happy.
b. As long as she makes more friends, she will be happy.
c. As long as she can keep the two jobs, she will be happy.
d. As long as she believes in the future, she will be happy.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-64
Page Ref: 313–315
Topic: What Makes Us Happy: The Myths
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9. 4
Answer: d. As long as she believes in the future, she will be happy.
Rationale: Happiness lies in the pursuit of the prize, not the prize itself.
9.1-65. According to scientific research, which of the follow statements is true?
a. The reason why James is happy all the time is that he is still young.
b. If you are not happy, you must be worried about something.
c. If you live in a place with sunshine all year long, you’ll be happier.
d. Not having to worry about paying the rent every month will make me a little happier.
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-65
Page Ref: 313–314
Topic: What Makes Us Happy: The Myths
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9. 4
Answer: d. Not having to worry about paying the rent every month will make me a little happier.
Rationale: While money does not make us happier, there is a modest association between wealth and
happiness below $50,000. Less stress about the rent can increase happiness.

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9.1-66. Who is likely to be the happiest?


a. Scout, who makes $100,000 a year and lives alone
b. Doreen, who is 23 years old and in the prime of her life
c. Matty, who is 63 and a grandmother
d. Henry, who just won the lottery
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-66
Page Ref: 314–315
Topic: What Makes Us Happy: The Myths
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.4
Answer: c. Matty, who is 63 and a grandmother
Rationale: Happiness tends to increase with age.
9.1-67. Little Denny is listening to Grandpa Joe talk about the “Good old days.” How is Grandpa Joe likely to
be feeling?
a. Tired
b. Sad
c. Happy
d. Nostalgic
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-67
Page Ref: 313–314
Topic: What Makes Us Happy: The Myths
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.4
Answer: c. Happy
Rationale: Contrary to misleading stereotypes, happiness tends to increase with age.
9.1-68. In general, which of the following is the LEAST related with happiness?
a. Marriage
b. Money
c. Flow
d. Political affiliation
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-68
Page Ref: 313–314
Topic: What Makes Us Happy: The Realities
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9. 4
Answer: b. Money
% correct 75 a = 20 b = 75 c = 5 d = 0 r = .58

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9.1-69. I feel happy when playing football with my friends because


a. I enjoy doing something I love.
b. Exercising helps me reduce stress.
c. I feel so blessed when staying with my friends.
d. All of the above
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-69
Page Ref: 314–315
Topic: What Makes Us Happy: The Realities
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9. 4
Answer: d. All of the above
Rationale: All of the reasons are correlated with happiness.
9.1-70. Based on the realities of happiness, during which holiday should we be the happiest?
a. Easter
b. Valentine’s day
c. Halloween
d. Thanksgiving
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-70
Page Ref: 315
Topic: What Makes Us Happy: The Realities
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.4
Answer: d. Thanksgiving
Rationale: Gratitude increases short-term happiness.
9.1-71. Hao and Chang are totally immersed in their video game. Their mom has been calling them to dinner
for 5 minutes, but they have not responded. How would you describe their mental state?
a. Immersed in flow
b. Distracted
c. Intense
d. Disrespectful
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-71
Page Ref: 315
Topic: What Makes Us Happy: The Realities
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.4
Answer: a. Immersed in flow
Rationale: During moments of flow, we're so engaged in a rewarding activity that we screen out
unpleasant distractions.

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9.1-72. The highest levels of happiness seem to be in


a. the United States.
b. Switzerland.
c. Denmark.
d. Japan.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-72
Page Ref: 315
Topic: What Makes Us Happy: The Realities
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.4
Answer: c. Denmark.
9.1-73. The belief that your current mood will last longer than it actually does is known as
a. defensive pessimism.
b. durability bias.
c. affective forecasting.
d. flow.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-73
Page Ref: 315
Topic: Forecasting Happiness
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.4
Answer: b. durability bias.
9.1-74. Studies on the durability bias suggest that people tend to __________ the long-term impacts of events
on our happiness and unhappiness.
a. underestimate
b. overestimate
c. estimate accurately
d. estimate at random
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-74
Page Ref: 315
Topic: Forecasting Happiness
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9. 4
Answer: b. overestimate
% correct 85 a = 15 b = 85 c = 0 d = 0 r = .21

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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9.1-88. What aspect of motivation do token economies primarily affect?


a. Intrinsic
b. Extrinsic
c. Homeostasis
d. Stimulus hunger
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-88
Page Ref: 320
Topic: Motivation: A Beginner’s Guide
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.6
Answer: b. Extrinsic
Rationale: Token economies offer rewards for desirable behavior; extrinsic motivation relies on
external goals.
9.1-89. Who is NOT being driven by extrinsic motivation?
a. Matt, who is dying to win the trophy he sees behind the podium
b. Lucius, who hopes to earn a scholarship for college
c. Kira, who enjoys running marathons for the challenge
d. Kip, who is trying to fill his star chart before Mary
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-89
Page Ref: 320
Topic: Motivation: A Beginner’s Guide
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.6
Answer: c. Kira, who enjoys running marathons for the challenge
Rationale: Kira alone is driven by internal goals; the others are driven by external ones.
9.1-90. Daniel works hard this semester because he needs to pass all his courses to graduate in time. This is
one example of
a. intrinsic motivation.
b. extrinsic motivation.
c. approach.
d. avoidance.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-90
Page Ref: 320
Topic: Motivation: A Beginner’s Guide
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.6
Answer: b. extrinsic motivation.
Rationale: People who are motivated by external goals have extrinsic motivation.
% correct 91 a = 9 b = 91 c = 0 d = 0 r = .28

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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584 Test Bank for Psychology: A Framework for Everyday Thinking

9.1-109. People with bulimia are LEAST likely to


a. eat excessive amounts of food.
b. binge and purge in a cycle.
c. overeat.
d. lose weight.
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-109
Page Ref: 323–324
Topic: Hunger, Eating, and Eating Disorders
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.8
Answer: d. lose weight.
9.1-110. Charlotte is preparing dinner for her family. She just finished running nearly 10 miles and plans on
another run after dinner. As she dishes out meatloaf and potatoes to her mother, father, and brother, she
reserves a small bowl of broccoli for herself. What eating disorder is Charlotte at risk for?
a. Bulimia
b. Bulimianorexia
c. Anorexia
d. Hysteria
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-110
Page Ref: 324
Topic: Hunger, Eating, and Eating Disorders
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.8
Answer: c. Anorexia
Rationale: Symptoms of anorexia include a “fear of fatness” and a distorted perception of body size,
which can lead to overexercising and undereating.
9.1-111. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a symptom of anorexia?
a. Overweight
b. Hair loss
c. Electrolyte imbalances
d. Heart problem
Difficulty: 1
Question ID: 9.1-111
Page Ref: 324
Topic: Hunger, Eating, and Eating Disorders
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.8
Answer: a. Overweight

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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

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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.

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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.

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9.1-122. Which of the following factors is the best predictor of homosexuality?


a. Being left-handed or right-handed
b. Engaging in gender nonconformity
c. Being attracted to the same sex
d. Feeling estranged from your same sex peers
Difficulty: 3
Question ID: 9.1-122
Page Ref: 326
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Applied
Objective: 9.10
Answer: c. Being attracted to the same sex
Rationale: According to twin studies, biological tendencies may be present before birth.
9.1-123. Which of the statements is TRUE about homosexuality?
a. Homosexuality needs to be treated.
b. Homosexual people can be good parents.
c. Homosexual people need to be changed to fit into society.
d. Most homosexual people fall within either a masculine or feminine role.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-123
Page Ref: 326
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Factual
Objective: 9.10
Answer: b. Homosexual people can be good parents.
9.1-124. The fact that identical twins are more likely to share sexual orientation than fraternal twins suggests
that sexual orientation is partly
a. environmental.
b. genetic.
c. chemical.
d. hormonal.
Difficulty: 2
Question ID: 9.1-124
Page Ref: 326
Topic: Sexual Motivation
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: 9.10
Answer: b. genetic.
Rationale: Fraternal twins do not share identical genomes.

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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.

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HEARTBREAK ROAD

As I went up by Heartbreak Road


Before the dawn of day,
The cold mist was all about,
And the wet world was gray;
It seemed that never another soul
Had walked that weary way.

But when I came to Heartbreak Hill,


Silver touched the sea;
I knew that many and many a soul
Was climbing close to me;
I knew I walked that weary way
In a great company.
ROMANCE

“Good cheap! Good cheap! Buy my golden ware!


Sunny-afternoon-color, happy-harvest-moon-color,
Burnished bright as Beauty’s golden hair!
O come buy!
Buy my rare golden ware!”
(But they never came anigh him, they went trooping by him,
To trade at the shop of Despair—
At the dark little shop of Despair!)

“Good cheap! Good cheap! Buy my magic ware!


All your meat shall savor of it, all your drink take flavor of it,
Yea, ’twill warm ye when the hearth is bare! O come buy!
Buy my fair golden ware!”
(But they hurried past the turning, with their fixed eyes burning,
Making haste to be cheated by Despair—
Buying dear at the counter of Despair!)
FAITH

Before the rose and violet had begun


On sky and sea, while all the world was still,
Colorless, lifeless, unconsoled, and chill,
One little bird sang out about the Sun.
INTIMATIONS

“Who has seen the Wind?”—Christina Rossetti.

I have seen the Wind,


I have seen him plain—
The silver feet of the Wind
Racing on the rain.

I have seen Time pass:


Viewless as he sped,
The red sand in the glass
Was shaken by his tread.

Far, far the goal,


And hearts must part awhile—
But I have seen the Soul
Shining through a smile.

Dim, dim the plan,


And dumb is the clod:
But in the eyes of Man
I have seen—God.
ON THE SINGING OF “GAUDEAMUS IGITUR”

Hark, how Youth, a scholar gowned,


With the cap of Wisdom crowned,
Carols like the reckless lark,
Forgetful of the dark!

What is toil, oh, what are tears?


Time turns pale when thus he hears
Angelic insolence of sound
Scorning the beaten ground.

In the face of Fate is flung


This gage-gauntlet of the young—
Innocent brave challenge, hurled
In the teeth of the world!

Graybeard Years file solemn past;


Yet this rebel glee shall last
Long as souls at morning rise,
New larks, to the old skies.
THE COUNTERSIGN

On guard my heavy Heart did stand,


And sleep had conquered her,
Had not one cold and rigid hand
Gripped honor like a spur.

It was the starkest watch of all,


The hour before the end.
Out rang the startled challenge-call:
“Halt! Who goes there?” “A Friend.”

“The countersign?” my spent Heart cried,


And forward-peering stood.
A Voice as strange as sweet replied:
“The word is BROTHERHOOD.”
FAILURE TRIUMPHANT

How many a captain wave, since sea began,


Has lordly led the charge against the shore,
Whose crest a jewelled plume of rainbow bore,
As iris Hope arches the march of Man:
How many a wave, brave-glittering in the van,
Has melted as a cloud in spray and roar—
A flashing column prone, and next, no more!
So runs the tale, since Time’s first sand outran.
So ends the antique tale. Stay! ends it so?
Though every billow faint into a ghost,
The all-embracing ocean—that gives birth,
Receives, and recreates—in ebb and flow,
A vast sky-coupled Mystery round the coast,
Works out its will upon the face of earth.
THE SPARK

Readers of riddles dark,


Solve me the mystery of the Spark!

My good dog died yesternight.


His heart of love through his eyes of light
Had looked out kind his whole life long.
In all his days he had done no wrong.
Like a knight’s was his noble face.
What shall I name the inward grace
That leashed and barred him from all things base?
Selfless trust and courage high—
Dust to dust, but are these to die?
(Hate and lust and greed and lies—
Dust to dust, and are these to rise?)

When ’tis kindled, whither it goes,


Whether it fades, or glows and grows—
Readers of riddles dark,
Solve me the mystery of the Spark!
FOXGLOVES

Pink-purple foxgloves
Leaning to the breeze—
And all the sweet of Devon
Sweeps back across the seas:

The deep coombs of Devon


Where the tiny hamlets nest,
The golden sea of Devon
That glimmers toward the west:

The thatched roofs of Devon


To which the soft skies bend—
Now the dear God keep Devon
The same to His world’s end!
THE CHRISTMAS BAGPIPES

I heard on Christmas Eve the bonny bagpipes play;


The thin silver skirling, it sounded far away;
The yellow mellow light shone through my neighbor’s panes,
And on the starry night came the shrill dear strains.

Despite the welter of the wide cold sea,


They brought bonny Scotland across the world to me;
And my heart knew the heather that my sense had never smelt,
And my spirit drank the hill wind my brows had never felt.

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.

O blessings on the heather hills, in white mist or sun!


O blessings on the kind books that make the clans as one!
And blessings on the bagpipes whose magic spanned the sea,
And brought bonny Scotland across the world to me!
WHEN THE ROSES GO DOWN TO THE SEA

On Gloucester moors the roses


Bloom haunted of the bee;
But there comes an hour of the summer
With the ebb-tide running free,
In a blue day of the summer,
When the roses go down to the sea.

The hands of the little children


Carry them to the shore;
The folk of the City of Fishers
Come out from every door;
They remember the lost captains
That shall come to the port no more.

They remember the lost seamen


Whose names the chaplain reads;
Old English names of Gloucester
Are told like slipping beads,
And the names of the fearless Irish lads,
And Portuguese and Swedes.

They remember the lost fishers


Who shall come no more to the land,
Nor look on the broad blue harbor,
Nor see the Virgin stand,
Our Lady of Good Voyage,
With the sailing-ship in her hand.
They pray to the Friend of fishers
On the Sea of Galilee
For the souls and bodies of seamen
Wherever their voyages be;
And singing they send the roses
On the ebb-tide down to the sea.

And the lost seamen and captains,


Wherever their bodies be,
If ever the sight of a mortal rite
Can move a soul set free,
Are glad of the kindness of Gloucester,
Their old sea-city of Gloucester,
Are moved with the memory of Gloucester,
When the roses go down to the sea.
RITUAL FOR SUMMER DEAD

August turns autumnal now:


Scarlet the sudden maple-bough
At the turn of the wood-road gleams;
On the hearth the gray log sings
Sleepy songs of vanished things—
Babbling, bubbling John-a-Dreams.
August is autumn now.

Find the field where, dead and dry,


Under the broad still noontide sky,
Bleached in the flow of the bright-blue weather,
Stalks of the milkweed stand together.
Take the pale-brown pod in hand,
Packed with seeds of silvery feather;
Wander dreaming through the land.
Let each silken plumelet sift
Through the fingers, drift and drift,
Touched with the sun to rainbow light—
Float—and float—and out of sight!

So might incense drift away.


Golden Summer is dead to-day.
As a pious thurifer
Swing the censer meet for her.
RED OCTOBER

Red October, and the slow leaf sailing;


All the maples flaring scarlet splendor,
All the dogwoods glowing crimson glory,
All the oak-leaves bronze, the beech-leaves golden:

Blue, ah blue! the reaches of the river,


Blue the sky above the russet mountain,
Blue the creek among the tawny marshes,
Blue the tart wild-grape beside the hill-road:

At our feet the burnished chestnut shining;


Scent of autumn, and the brown leaves’ rustle;
Cloudy clematis among the brambles,
Orange bittersweet along the wayside.

Days too-perfect, priceless for their passing,


Colored with the light of evanescence,
Fragrant with the breath of frailest beauty—
Days ineffable of red October!
THE SINGER CHOOSES THE SONGS OF THE
WIND

Henceforth I will sing no songs


But the songs that are fluent, irregular, swift, unguided:
I will turn no tunes but the tunes of the winds and the waters.
I know that the song of the bird is remembered, it changes not;
And I know that the song of the wind is unremembered;
But it stirs the ground of the heart while the song is a-singing,
And it flows from a vaster source than the song of the bird.
So I will sing the song of the wind in the long grass, by the river,
And the song of the wind in the dry and copper-brown oak-leaves,
In the autumnal season, so beautiful and sad,
And the song of the wind in the green cool ranks of the corn
As it stirs very lightly in the summer,
And the song of the wind in the pines, when the shadows are blue on
the snow,
And the song, song, song, of the wind in the flapping flag,
And the winter-night song of the wind in the chimney,
And the swelling, lulling song of the swirling wind of the sea
That is blent with the plunge of the sea.
THE GLEAM TRAVELS

It is morning, and April.


(They sleep, but I am alive and awake— the soft warm lucent blue of
the spring heaven bathes my soul.)
There, and again there, the willow-veils hanging, golden-green,
tremulous,
Near by, the bright red-bronze of the lifted cherry-boughs, flashing in
the sun,
Far off, gray-purple of the woods warming to life;
The clouds floating—O so full of light and blessing, that I think they
live and love,
Or truly that they are beautiful veils, not all hiding that which lives
and loves!

Morning, and April,


And on the far-away road, hither leading, the road but now gray with
the cloud-shadow,
The gleam travels.
Hitherward the gleam travels;
Behind it lies the gray shadow on the hill.

O life immense! O love unspeakable! O large To-day!


O moment of utterance given to me (the shadow too travels),
O moment of joy, of trust, of song for my soul, and for those who
sleep, and for those who shall by and by wake!
Life,
Morning, and April—
Hitherward the gleam travels!
THE GRAY VICTORY

On the top of a great rock,


A rounded boulder with rust-colored stains,
Set high over the blue-green of the bay,
Braced strong with iron against the strong salt wind,
The old, gray figurehead is left.

Does any one know who set it there, so high?


Some sailor-fisherman
Who lived in a little hut beside the rock.
The hut is gone, there are the bricks of its foundation,
The old, gray figurehead is left.

A carving crude yet noble,


Of silvery, weathered wood:
A hero-woman,
Large, simple, bold and calm.
One hand is on her breast, her throat curves proudly,
Her head is thrown back proudly, she seems exulting;
There is also in her look something strangely devout,
Patient, and nobly meek.

What far-away workman made her, and what was his meaning?
Was she a Victory? or Hope, or Faith?

She looks upon the sea:


The bitter sea that cast upon these rocks
Her ship of long ago.

Who knows what agony, who knows what loss


Is in her memory? What struggle of sailors
In wild cold waves, at night?
With head thrown back
She looks upon the sea.
In every large curve of her broken body
Is trust, is triumph.
Against the sky she rises,
The light-filled, pure, ineffable azure sky;
Serene, unshaken,
Rises the Victory.
FLAGS AND THE SKY

I looked from my window:


I heard a whisper without from the rippling poplar,
I heard the wash of the river, its waves are never still;
I looked, and over the water the flag,
Alive as the river, alive as the rippling poplar,
Rippled too in the wind.
The sun was upon it.
It had the beauty of flowers.

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.

For surely a flag has a soul.


It is a thing sacred as sunrise,
It is sacred as the stars.
The spirit of Man lifts it up into the sky
That holds all stars, all flags.

I believe that a flag cannot be dishonored forever


By any deed of men.
Let it but fly awhile, and the wind will winnow it,
And the fierce pure sun will purge it, will wash it clean;
For the souls of races and nations live in the sky,
And are forever better than the deeds men do.
There was a man who burned with fire
The flag that he loved best,
Because he thought that out of its dead ashes
Might rise the Flag of Man.

He would have to wait a long time for that rising,


He would have to wait forever;
For live things do not rise out of ashes,
They rise out of live loves.

That man never knew that his flag had a soul,


He never knew that the world needed the soul in his flag,
And the souls in all flags.

The Flag of Man!


What should be its colors, in the wind flowing, in the sun
brightening?
And what should be its curious blazonry?

The upper field should be blue as the sky of God:


The lower field, should be red as the blood of Man:
And there should fly forever beside it—
Always beside it, and neither above nor below it—
The one flag that a man is born to,
Born of his mother to love and not to leave,
As he loves his mother and will not leave her.

The Flag of Man!


It is long a-weaving.
God speed the weaving, and Man speed the weaving!
Let every one of us go on weaving that flag in his heart;
Perhaps, when the grass is rippling over the grave of him,
It may ripple in the sky that holds all stars, all flags,
The Flag of All Souls.

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