Psychophysiology of Emotion and Motivation Quiz
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#1
Which brain structure is primarily associated with the regulation of emotions?
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Cerebral cortex
Medulla oblongata
#2
Which neurotransmitter is commonly linked to feelings of pleasure and reward?
Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
Acetylcholine
#3
Which hormone is often referred to as the 'stress hormone'?
Insulin
Cortisol
Estrogen
Testosterone
#4
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the highest level of need?
Safety needs
Physiological needs
Love and belongingness
Self-actualization
#5
What is the James-Lange theory of emotion?
Emotions result from the interpretation of bodily reactions to stimuli.
Emotions occur simultaneously with physiological changes.
Emotions are determined by cognitive appraisal of a situation.
Emotions are primarily influenced by societal norms.
#6
What brain structure plays a crucial role in the fight-or-flight response?
Amygdala
Thalamus
Hippocampus
Pons
#7
What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system in emotion?
It calms the body down after experiencing intense emotions.
It is responsible for the rest-and-digest response.
It activates the body's fight-or-flight response.
It regulates long-term emotional stability.
#8
What role does the prefrontal cortex play in emotion regulation?
It enhances emotional responses.
It inhibits emotional responses.
It has no effect on emotional responses.
It generates emotional responses.
#9
Which theory proposes that emotions arise from an assessment of the degree to which one's goals are achieved?
Cannon-Bard theory
Two-factor theory
Appraisal theory
Facial-feedback hypothesis
#10
Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'Big Five' personality traits?
Neuroticism
Openness
Extraversion
Reticence
#11
Which theory of motivation emphasizes the importance of intrinsic factors?
Drive reduction theory
Hierarchy of needs theory
Two-factor theory
Self-determination theory
#12
What is the primary function of the ventral tegmental area (VTA) in motivation?
Regulating hunger
Processing visual information
Reward processing and reinforcement learning
Controlling emotional responses
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