Chapter 9-Emotion And Stress Flashcards
True or False.
Schachter and Singer’s theory of emotion agrees with the James-Lange theory in that emotions follows physiological and behavioral changes.
True.
True or False.
According to Plutchik’s emotional wheel, there are only eight human emotions.
False.
True or False.
Psychological responses to stress include cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses.
True.
True or False.
Situations that an individual does not have control over and are sudden and ambiguous are likely to be perceived as stressful.
True.
True or False.
Stressful events decrease the functioning of he body’s immune system.
True.
The physiological component of emotion is closely associated with which of the following? A. Automatic Nervous System B. Central Nervous System C. Skeletal or somatic nervous system D. Brain stem functions
A. Automatic nervous system
According to Plutchik's emotion wheel, emotions that are directly across from each other\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Are opponent processes B. Have the most in common C. Are opposites D. Are secondary emotions
C. Are opposites
The James-Lange theory is supported by evidence that indicates which of the following?
A. The hypothalamus is involved in emotional expressions
B. Feelings of emotions are a consequence of physiological changes caused by emotional stimuli
C. Following a fear response, people experiences elation
D. Individual tend to look for an appropriate emotional lave for physiological changes.
B. Feelings of emotions are a consequence of physiological changes caused by emotional stimuli
The facial feedback theory of emotion is partially supported by the observation that indicates which of the following?
A. Emotions are always accompanied by changes in facial expression
B. Drugs that paralyze facial muscles decrease the intensity of experienced emotions
C. We often experience the same emotion another is expressing
D. Forcing a smile can make people happy even when they are not
B. Drugs that paralyze facial muscles decrease the intensity of experienced emotions
Solomon and Corbit's opponent-process theory proposes that with repeated exposure to a situation that produces an intense emotion, the initial emotional reaction will\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_while the opponent reaction will\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Weaken, remain constant B. Remain constant, grow stronger C. Weaken, grow stronger D. Grow stronger, weaken
C. Weaken, grow stronger
Which of the following is NOT a common cognitive response to a stressful situation?
A. Disruptive thoughts
B. Higher than normal levels of distraction
C. Feelings of anxiety
D. Impaired performance on cognitive tasks
C. Feelings of anxiety
Which of the following events should be less stressful?
A. Having your parents tell you they are divorcing
B. Having your roommate to tell you to move out
C. Having your partner to initiate the break up of a long term relationship
D. Initiating the break up of a long term relationship
D. Initiating the break up of a long term relationship
What is the main reason why ambiguous situations may cause stress?
A. One may not be able to determine an appropriate course of action
B. One needs to mobilize a defense
C. One may feel out of control
D. One may not be able to plan ahead
A. One may not be able to determine an appropriate course of action
The evidence linking stress to\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_is less conclusive and more controversial than for the other illnesses listed. A. Malfunctioning of the immune system B. Coronary heart disease C. Cancer D. Hypertension
C. Cancer
Stress affects the immune system by which of the following? A. Reducing immunocompetence B. Activating the immune system C. Enhancing immunocompetence D. Destroying the immune system
A. Reducing immunocompetence
