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Psych Exam 4 F
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Cannon-Bard? | - theory says arousal and emotion happen simultaneously; |
| How are the adaptation-level phenomenon and the relative deprivation principle different? | - is judging new experiences based on past ones; relative deprivation is feeling worse off by comparing yourself to others. |
| What is adaptation-level phenomenon | - is our tendency to judge new experiences based on what we’ve previously experienced, which creates a “new normal.” |
| what are relative deprivation principles | -is the tendency to feel worse off by comparing ourselves to others who appear to be doing better. |
| What is the central route to persuasion? | -uses logic, facts, and evidence to convince someone, appealing to their reasoning and critical thinking. |
| What is the peripheral route to persuasion? | - relies on superficial cues like emotions, appearance, or endorsements rather than strong arguments. |
| Know the outcomes of Ashe’s conformity studies | -showed people conform to group pressure even if the group is wrong |
| Know the outcomes of Milgram’s experiments | - showed people obey authority figures even when it causes harm to others. |
| How does prolonged stress affect our immune system | It weakens the immune system, making us more vulnerable to illness |
| The two-factor theory of emotion places more emphasis on the importance of ________ than does the James-Lange theory. | A cognitive activity |
| The basic components of emotion are: | bodily arousal, expressive behaviors, conscious experience |
| Attempting to alleviate stress by avoiding or ignoring a stressor and attending to emotional needs is known as: | emotion-focused coping. |
| A therapist suggests tearing pictures of an ex to reduce anger. This is based on the: | catharsis hypothesis |
| What is ingroup bias and how is it related to group polarization? | -is favoring your own group; group polarization strengthens group beliefs after discussion, making ingroup bias even stronger. |
| What’s the difference between the central and peripheral route to persuasion? | - uses logic and evidence; peripheral route uses emotion, appearance, or superficial cues. |
| We feel happier in the presence of happy people than depressed people. This is known as: | the chameleon effect |
| James is Republican, Shawn is Democrat. Both think their party is more fair. This illustrates: | ingroup bias |
| The discomfort we feel when two thoughts are inconsistent is called: | congitive dissonance |
| Prejudice is a(n) ________; | attitude |
| discrimination is a(n) ________. | behavior |
| Prejudice is a(n) ________; discrimination is a(n) ________. | attitude; behavior |
| What is the Schacter-Singer theories | (Two-Factor) theory says arousal happens first, then we label it cognitively to feel emotion. |
| Which part of the nervous system triggers the "flight or fight" response? | the sympathetic nervous sysyem |
| What is the facial feedback effect? | the tendency of facial muscle states to trigger corresponding feelings such as fear or happiness |
| Which emotion is most associated with the right frontal lobe activity? | depression |
| what type of personality is most associated with increased risk for heart disease? | type A |
| Which term described when people exert less effort in a group than when working alone? | Social loafing |
| What are type B personalities typically characterized by? | easy going, relaxed, and less prone to stress |
| Type A individuals tend to be | competitive, impatient, and aggressive |
| according to research, which trait is linked to better health and longer life? | optimism |
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