J. T. is taking a lie detector test as part of an ongoing investigation into a recent bank robbery. The investigators hope that the polygraph will reveal any dishonesty because different patterns of physiological activity are associated with different emotions, such as guilt. The investigators most likely ascribe to __________ theory of emotion.

A. Cannon's central
B. James's peripheral
C. Darwin's
D. the Schachter-Singer


Answer: B

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A. promising with consistent and replicable findings B. disappointing; there is a lack of consistency in findings across studies C. promising; the amount of variance explained in traits or diseases is very high D. disappointing; there is much consistently in findings across studies

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a. jury nullification. b. sentencing disparity. c. peremptory challenges. d. normative influence.

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a. ?optimal arousal b. ?well-being c. ?motive d. ?need

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