One problem with the cognitive appraisal theory of emotion is that when one experiences strong arousal without any obvious cause, such arousal tends to be
a. ignored.
b. interpreted as neutral.
c. interpreted as positive.
d. interpreted as negative.
Answer: d. interpreted as negative.
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a. interaction with others b. mass media c. child rearing d. chance conditioning
Which of the following statements about classical conditioning is true?
a. Most classical conditioning requires repeated trials. b. One trial is usually enough for conditioning to occur c. Learning will continue to increase indefinitely d. Learning is more effective if trials follow each other very quickly.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What is the immediate goal of the treatment of anorexia nervosa?
a) resumption of eating to gain weight b) developing insight into negative feelings about weight c) removing the social stigma associated with the illness d) exploring possible reasons for the illness such as societal pressure