Question 1

The loss of an arm in an automobile accident is likely to ________ a person's long-term feelings of life satisfaction. Winning a million-dollar casino jackpot is likely to ________ a person's long-term feelings of life satisfaction.

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A)  decrease; have little effect on 
B)  decrease; increase 
C)  have little effect on; increase 
D)  have little effect on; have little effect onE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

During World War II,promotion rates in the U.S. Air Corps were so rapid for the group as a whole that many individual soldiers in this military branch were unhappy about the speed at which they were promoted. Their unhappiness is best explained in terms of

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A)  the adaptation-level phenomenon. 
B)  relative deprivation. 
C)  the two-factor theory. 
D)  the catharsis hypothesis.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The fact that people from widely different cultures display and interpret facial expressions of emotion in a similar manner best illustrates the impact of

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A)  human genetic similarities. 
B)  the adaptation-level phenomenon. 
C)  the catharsis hypothesis. 
D)  empathy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

We find it especially difficult to detect from other people's facial expressions whether they are

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A)  afraid. 
B)  angry. 
C)  lying. 
D)  disgusted.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Imitating another person's facial expression of emotion is most likely to facilitate

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A)  the feel-good,do-good phenomenon. 
B)  the catharsis of aggressive feelings. 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system activity. 
D)  empathy.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Chiana and her husband both want to feel and express greater warmth and affection for each other. They would be advised to spend time looking intently at one another's

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A)  eyes. 
B)  lips. 
C)  hand gestures. 
D)  body postures.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Andrea is furious because her steady boyfriend spent half an hour talking with his former girlfriend at last night's school dance. A friend suggests that Andrea ought to get the anger out of her system by repeatedly pounding her pillow while she imagines that she is hitting her boyfriend. Explain why this might be an ineffective way for Andrea to reduce her anger. Suggest better ways.

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The answer of Andrea is furious because her steady boyfriend...

Question 8

Mentally rehearsing forgiveness contributes to ________ perspiration levels and ________ blood pressure levels than mentally rehearsing resentments.

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A)  lower; lower 
B)  higher; higher 
C)  lower; higher 
D)  higher; lowerE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

During the last four decades,the buying power of Americans has ________ and their self-reported personal happiness has ________.

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A)  remained almost unchanged; decreased 
B)  increased; remained almost unchanged 
C)  remained almost unchanged; increased 
D)  remained almost unchanged; remained almost unchangedE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

People experience a mood shift when they switch from taking short shuffling steps to taking long strides and swinging their arms by their sides. This best illustrates

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A)  the adaptation-level phenomenon. 
B)  evolutionary adaptiveness. 
C)  the behavior feedback phenomenon. 
D)  the feel-good,do good phenomenon.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The most universally understood way of expressing emotion is through

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A)  hand gestures. 
B)  body postures. 
C)  facial expressions. 
D)  tone of voice.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Cindy was happy with her promotion until she found out that Janice,who has the same amount of experience,receives a higher salary. Cindy's feelings are BEST explained according to the

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptation-level phenomenon. 
B)  two-factor theory. 
C)  catharsis hypothesis. 
D)  principle of relative deprivation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

When Professor Simon acquired a spacious new office,he was overjoyed. Six months later,however,he was taking the office for granted. His behavior illustrates the

Accepted Answer

A)  relative deprivation principle. 
B)  adaptation-level phenomenon. 
C)  two-factor theory. 
D)  optimum arousal principle.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

When he asked people how they handled anger,James Averill found that they often recalled

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A)  reacting hurtfully. 
B)  walking away from the situation. 
C)  reacting assertively. 
D)  internalizing the anger.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Concerning the catharsis hypothesis,which of the following is true?

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A)  Expressing anger can be temporarily calming if it does not leave one feeling guilty or anxious. 
B)  The arousal that accompanies unexpressed anger never dissipates. 
C)  Expressing one's anger always calms one down. 
D)  Psychologists agree that under no circumstances is catharsis beneficial.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Research indicates that a person is most likely to be helpful to others if he or she

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A)  is feeling guilty about something. 
B)  is happy. 
C)  recently received help from another person. 
D)  recently offered help to another person.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding happiness?

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A)  People with more education tend to be happier. 
B)  Beautiful people tend to be happier than plain people. 
C)  Women tend to be happier than men. 
D)  People who are socially outgoing or who exercise regularly tend to be happier.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

In cultures that emphasize social interdependence

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A)  emotional displays are typically intense. 
B)  emotional displays are typically prolonged. 
C)  personal emotions are displayed less visibly. 
D)  all of these behaviors occur.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of these factors have researchers NOT found to correlate with happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  a satisfying marriage or close friendship 
B)  high self-esteem 
C)  religious faith 
D)  educationE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Relative deprivation refers to the tendency for our personal happiness to be heavily influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics. 
B)  previous experiences. 
C)  physiological arousal. 
D)  others' attainments.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Relative deprivation refers to the tendency for our personal happiness to be heavily influenced by

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Which of these factors have researchers NOT found to correlate with happiness?

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Concerning the catharsis hypothesis,which of the following is true?

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Mentally rehearsing forgiveness contributes to perspiration levels and blood pressure levels than mentally rehearsing resentments.

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The fact that people from widely different cultures display and interpret facial expressions of emotion in a similar manner best illustrates the impact of

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When Professor Simon acquired a spacious new office,he was overjoyed. Six months later,however,he was taking the office for granted. His behavior illustrates the

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We find it especially difficult to detect from other people's facial expressions whether they are

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Imitating another person's facial expression of emotion is most likely to facilitate

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The most universally understood way of expressing emotion is through

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The loss of an arm in an automobile accident is likely to a person's long-term feelings of life satisfaction. Winning a million-dollar casino jackpot is likely to a person's long-term feelings of life satisfaction.

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Which of the following is true regarding happiness?

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People experience a mood shift when they switch from taking short shuffling steps to taking long strides and swinging their arms by their sides. This best illustrates

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Chiana and her husband both want to feel and express greater warmth and affection for each other. They would be advised to spend time looking intently at one another's

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Cindy was happy with her promotion until she found out that Janice,who has the same amount of experience,receives a higher salary. Cindy's feelings are BEST explained according to the

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In cultures that emphasize social interdependence

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When he asked people how they handled anger,James Averill found that they often recalled

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During World War II,promotion rates in the U.S. Air Corps were so rapid for the group as a whole that many individual soldiers in this military branch were unhappy about the speed at which they were promoted. Their unhappiness is best explained in terms of

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Research indicates that a person is most likely to be helpful to others if he or she

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During the last four decades,the buying power of Americans has and their self-reported personal happiness has .

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Relative deprivation refers to the tendency for our personal happiness to be heavily influenced by

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Which of these factors have researchers NOT found to correlate with happiness?

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Concerning the catharsis hypothesis,which of the following is true?

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Mentally rehearsing forgiveness contributes to ________ perspiration levels and ________ blood pressure levels than mentally rehearsing resentments.

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The fact that people from widely different cultures display and interpret facial expressions of emotion in a similar manner best illustrates the impact of

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When Professor Simon acquired a spacious new office,he was overjoyed. Six months later,however,he was taking the office for granted. His behavior illustrates the

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We find it especially difficult to detect from other people's facial expressions whether they are

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Imitating another person's facial expression of emotion is most likely to facilitate

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The loss of an arm in an automobile accident is likely to ________ a person's long-term feelings of life satisfaction. Winning a million-dollar casino jackpot is likely to ________ a person's long-term feelings of life satisfaction.

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Which of the following is true regarding happiness?

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People experience a mood shift when they switch from taking short shuffling steps to taking long strides and swinging their arms by their sides. This best illustrates

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Chiana and her husband both want to feel and express greater warmth and affection for each other. They would be advised to spend time looking intently at one another's

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Cindy was happy with her promotion until she found out that Janice,who has the same amount of experience,receives a higher salary. Cindy's feelings are BEST explained according to the

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In cultures that emphasize social interdependence

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During World War II,promotion rates in the U.S. Air Corps were so rapid for the group as a whole that many individual soldiers in this military branch were unhappy about the speed at which they were promoted. Their unhappiness is best explained in terms of

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Research indicates that a person is most likely to be helpful to others if he or she

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