#1
Which of the following is NOT considered an emotional response?
Programming
ExplanationEmotional responses involve feelings, while programming is a cognitive task.
#2
What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's own emotions to the emotions of others?
Projection
ExplanationProjection involves projecting one's own feelings onto others.
#3
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic emotions proposed by psychologist Paul Ekman?
Jealousy
ExplanationJealousy is not one of the basic emotions recognized by Ekman.
#4
According to the appraisal theory of emotion, what determines the emotional response to a situation?
Cognitive appraisal
ExplanationCognitive appraisal of a situation influences the resulting emotional response.
#5
Which psychological theory suggests that emotions arise from our interpretation of events?
Cognitive theory
ExplanationThe cognitive theory posits that emotions stem from cognitive interpretations of events.
#6
What brain structure is primarily responsible for emotional responses?
Hypothalamus
ExplanationThe hypothalamus regulates emotional responses through hormone secretion.
#7
Which hormone is often referred to as the 'love hormone'?
Oxytocin
ExplanationOxytocin is associated with bonding and social behavior, including love.
#8
What term describes the tendency to avoid or withdraw from a threatening situation?
Avoidance behavior
ExplanationAvoidance behavior is a defensive response to potential harm.
#9
Which brain region plays a crucial role in processing and regulating emotions such as fear and aggression?
Amygdala
ExplanationThe amygdala is central to emotional processing, particularly fear and aggression.
#10
What is the term for the process of changing the way one thinks about a situation to modify emotional response?
Cognitive restructuring
ExplanationCognitive restructuring involves changing thought patterns to manage emotions.
#11
What is the term for the process by which we interpret and make sense of emotions?
Emotional appraisal
ExplanationEmotional appraisal involves evaluating and understanding one's emotional experiences.
#12
Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal precedes the emotional experience?
James-Lange theory
ExplanationThe James-Lange theory proposes that physiological responses trigger emotions.
#13
What is the term for the process of suppressing or inhibiting an emotional response?
Emotional suppression
ExplanationEmotional suppression involves controlling or hiding emotional reactions.
#14
According to the two-factor theory of emotion, what are the two components necessary for experiencing an emotion?
Cognition and physiological arousal
ExplanationEmotion arises from both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation.
#15
What is the term for the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others?
Emotional intelligence
ExplanationEmotional intelligence involves recognizing and regulating emotions.