Emotions and Theories in Psychology Quiz

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#1

Which theory suggests that emotions are the result of physiological changes in response to a stimulus?

Cannon-Bard theory
James-Lange theory
Schachter-Singer two-factor theory
Facial feedback hypothesis
#2

Who proposed the two-factor theory of emotion?

William James
Walter Cannon
Stanley Schachter
Carl Lange
#3

Which emotion-focused coping strategy involves distancing oneself from the stressful situation?

Problem-solving
Social support seeking
Avoidance
Positive reappraisal
#4

Who proposed the hierarchy of needs theory, which includes the need for self-actualization?

Albert Bandura
Abraham Maslow
B. F. Skinner
Carl Rogers
#5

Which psychologist developed the concept of emotional intelligence?

Howard Gardner
Daniel Goleman
Robert Plutchik
Carol Dweck
#6

What term refers to the process of suppressing or hiding one's emotions?

Emotional regulation
Emotional expression
Emotional suppression
Emotional contagion
#7

According to the Cannon-Bard theory, what happens simultaneously when we experience an emotion?

Physiological changes and emotional experience
Physiological changes followed by emotional experience
Emotional experience followed by physiological changes
Physiological changes only
#8

Which theory of emotion emphasizes the role of cognitive appraisal in determining emotions?

James-Lange theory
Cannon-Bard theory
Schachter-Singer two-factor theory
Facial feedback hypothesis
#9

Which emotion is associated with the fight-or-flight response?

Fear
Happiness
Sadness
Surprise
#10

Who developed the cognitive-mediational theory of emotion, suggesting that our emotions are the result of the appraisal of events?

Carl Rogers
Albert Ellis
Aaron Beck
Richard Lazarus
#11

Which of the following is NOT a basic emotion according to Paul Ekman?

Disgust
Envy
Fear
Sadness
#12

The process of managing emotions to adapt to one's environment is known as:

Emotional intelligence
Emotional regulation
Emotional coping
Emotional appraisal
#13

The process by which we interpret and make sense of our experiences, leading to an emotional response, is known as:

Emotional regulation
Cognitive dissonance
Emotional intelligence
Cognitive appraisal
#14

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, what effect does facial expression have on emotions?

Facial expressions have no effect on emotions
Facial expressions influence the intensity of emotions experienced
Facial expressions directly cause emotions
Facial expressions only reflect underlying emotions
#15

Who proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance?

Leon Festinger
Philip Zimbardo
Albert Bandura
Solomon Asch
#16

Who is known for his research on the effects of social support on health outcomes?

Solomon Asch
Stanley Milgram
Shelley Taylor
Philip Zimbardo
#17

Who proposed the idea of the 'hierarchy of needs' in his theory of motivation?

Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Abraham Maslow
B. F. Skinner

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