#1
Which of the following is a primary function of emotions?
To communicate information about our internal state
To solve complex mathematical problems
To control physical reflexes
To regulate body temperature
#2
Which neurotransmitter is closely associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#3
What is the primary function of the limbic system in the brain?
Regulating breathing
Controlling motor movements
Processing emotions and memory
Regulating hunger and thirst
#4
What is the evolutionary purpose of emotions?
To complicate decision-making
To regulate body temperature
To communicate important information and promote survival
To increase social isolation
#5
Which emotion is characterized by feelings of deep affection and attachment?
#6
What is the 'fight or flight' response?
An instinctual reaction to danger involving either confronting the threat or fleeing from it
A response to excessive noise
A strategy for emotional regulation
A cognitive process
#7
Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of happiness and well-being?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Endorphin
#8
Which brain structure is primarily associated with the processing of emotions?
Prefrontal cortex
Cerebellum
Amygdala
Hippocampus
#9
What is one way in which emotions can influence decision-making?
Emotions have no effect on decision-making
By providing additional information and biases
By inhibiting all cognitive functions
By increasing logical reasoning
#10
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic emotion according to some theories?
Anger
Sadness
Surprise
Shame
#11
According to the appraisal theory of emotion, what influences an individual's emotional response?
Physiological arousal
External stimuli
Cognitive evaluation
Emotional expression
#12
What is the role of the hypothalamus in emotional responses?
Regulating body temperature
Processing visual information
Controlling hunger and thirst
Coordinating autonomic functions and releasing hormones
#13
Which part of the brain is associated with fear conditioning and emotional memories?
Prefrontal cortex
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Cerebellum
#14
What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in emotional regulation?
Processing sensory information
Controlling motor movements
Generating emotional responses
Modulating impulsive behavior and decision-making
#15
Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation occur simultaneously?
James-Lange theory
Cannon-Bard theory
Schachter-Singer two-factor theory
Facial feedback hypothesis
#16
What is emotional regulation?
The ability to suppress all emotions
The ability to control the intensity and duration of emotions
The ability to feel emotions only in specific situations
The ability to manipulate others' emotions
#17
What is the role of the insular cortex in emotion processing?
Regulating heart rate
Processing visual information
Regulating body temperature
Processing emotional experiences and social interactions
#18
Which psychological theory suggests that emotions are the result of cognitive interpretations of physiological arousal?
James-Lange theory
Cannon-Bard theory
Schachter-Singer two-factor theory
Facial feedback hypothesis
#19
Which emotion regulation strategy involves reinterpreting the meaning of a situation in order to change its emotional impact?
Suppression
Rumination
Reappraisal
Expressive suppression
#20
Which psychological theory suggests that emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously but independently?
James-Lange theory
Cannon-Bard theory
Schachter-Singer two-factor theory
Facial feedback hypothesis
#21
Which brain region is associated with reward processing and addiction?
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Nucleus accumbens
Medulla oblongata