Theories of Emotion

Question 1

Fundamental emotions are emotions that are learned and are highly complex. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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F

Question 2

According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, the conscious experience of emotion results from one's perception of autonomic arousal.

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T

Question 3

Which of the following statements best reflects the James-Lange theory of emotion?

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Different patterns of autonomic activation lead to the experience of different emotions.

Question 4

Describe the different components of emotion.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Emotions are made up of three components. The cognitive component involves how one interprets the emotion or the evaluative aspect of emotion. The physiological component involves autonomic arousal that occurs in the body, such as a racing or decreased heart rate. The behavioral component of an emotion involves how one expresses the emotion both verbally, such as through the voice, and nonverbally, such as through body language and facial expressions.

Question 5

According to positive psychologists, an individual’s subjective well-being consists of one’s __________ and __________.

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overall level of happiness . . . life satisfaction

Question 6

According to research, which of the following statements reflecting the relationship between emotion and the prefrontal cortex is false? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Sensory input indicating emotion first enters the prefrontal cortex before traveling to the amygdala.

Question 7

Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows. Brad was almost hit by a speeding truck as he crossed the street. His heart began to race, and he felt extremely afraid as he jumped out of the way in just enough time to avoid the truck. A psychologist who supports the _________ theory of emotion would claim that based on the arousal Brad experienced, he appraised the situation and then labeled his racing heart as fear.

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Schachter two-factor

Question 8

In what way can the behavioral expression of emotions be deceiving?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: People don't always act like the emotions they are feeling. They may be acting appropriately for the setting; for example, people speak quietly in most libraries and churches in the United States. Also, it may be considered rude to talk back to people who are older than you, so even if someone were very upset with an elder he or she would not yell at that person.

Question 9

According to psychologists, how do the three components of emotion work together to make up emotion?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The three components are cognitive, behavioral, and physical aspects. They all work together to make the concept of emotion. Cognitive aspects include how someone perceives emotion. Behavioral aspects include how emotions can cause someone to act. Finally, there are physical changes that occur as a result of one's emotional experience.

Question 10

All of the following represent ways that emotions are overtly expressed to others except __________. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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brain activity

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