Temperature is one of the most common categories for metaphorically understanding emotion. Provide some examples of the use of temperature as a metaphor for emotions.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary but will probably include how anger is considered “hot,” happiness “warm,” and sadness or fear “cold.”

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The authors discussed five types of changes in perceptions and behaviors that most likely occur as a relationship moves from an initial acquaintance to a close friendship. Which of the following was NOT listed by the authors?

A) Friends talk to each other more often, for longer periods of time, and in more varied settings. B) Increased knowledge of the other person's motives and typical behaviors means that there is an increased ability to predict the person's reactions to common situations. C) The sense of "we-ness" increases. D) As a result of increased time together, the people will begin having minor to major conflicts to handle.

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Research shows that if you feel nervous, the audience can usually spot nervous gestures or a shaky voice

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Hollywood responded to losing money on movies in the 1990s by improving the number and quality of the movies being produced there. ___

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The fact that someone is else did something wrong can never justify you doing something wrong

a. true b. false

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