In the psychology of motivation, the term affect refers to:

a) a complex, culturally-specific emotional state.
b) a global emotional state.
c) the brief, intense physiological reaction that accompanies an emotion.
d) the outward expression of emotion.

ANS: D

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a. alternately. b. hypothetically. c. randomly. d. consecutively.

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Regarding binge drinking, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Binge drinking is defined as downing five or more drinks in a short period of time for men and four or more drinks for women. b. Binge drinking is not considered a serious sign of alcohol abuse. c. Binge drinking has been shown to have an impact on one's longĀ­term memory capacity. d. Binge drinking is responsible for 1,800 college student deaths each year and thousands of trips to the emergency room.

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