Relatively high levels of physiological arousal would most likely interfere with effectively:

Related Mcqs:

1. According to the James-Lange theory, the conscious experience of emotion________physiological arousal; according to the Cannon-Bard theory, the conscious experience of emotion_______physiological arousal.

   A. Coincides with; precedes
   B. Precedes; coincides with
   C. Follow; precedes
   D. Follows; coincides with

2. At the highest levels of arousal,

   A. The individual becomes emotional, frenzied, and disorganized.
   B. Only biological needs can be meet.
   C. Performance of the most complex tasks improves.
   D. Intellectual products exhibit great creativity.

3. A device that measures heart rate respiration and blood pressure(i.e, autonomic arousal) is _________?

   A. An electromyocardiograph
   B. A galvanic response meter
   C. An electroercephalograph
   D. A polygraph

4. A psychotherapist suggests that Theresa can effectively reduce the anger she feels toward her ex-boy friend by tearing pictures of him into little pieces. This therapeutic technique is based on the: ___________?

   A. James-Lange theory.
   B. Catharsis hypothesis.
   C. Relative deprivation theory.
   D. Two-factor theory.

5. A hormone that increase heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels in time of emergency is: _________?

   A. Epinephrine
   B. Glycogen.
   C. Testosterone.
   D. Insulin.

6. If you saw with his pupils dilated (enlarged) you would most likely assume that he was _________?

   A. Angry
   B. Disgusted
   C. Happy
   D. Scared

7. You are feeling a lot of fear, the brain site most likely involved is ____________?

   A. The midbrain
   B. The left hemisphere
   C. The right hemisphere
   D. The amygdala

8. As a psychologist employed by a medical school, Dr.McNerney specializes in research of the causes of stress and on the effectiveness of various techniques for coping with stress. Dr McNerney is most likely a (n)_______psychologist.

   A. Behavioral
   B. Health
   C. Forensic
   D. Educational

9. Mr. Hanson is strongly suspected of embezzling money from his employer. He has denied the allegation. To determine whether he is lying, investigators are most likely to ask Mr. Hanson to take a (n)_______-test.

   A. Electrocardiograph
   B. Myograph
   C. Electroencephalograph
   D. Polygraph

10. After overcoming the initial shock of having her car stolen, Marlys calls the police for help and begins to possible witnesses. At this point Marlys is most likely in the_______stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

    A. Exhaustion
    B. Stress appraisal
    C. Resistance
    D. Adjustment