In an experiment, Jay and Alissa are injected with the same concentration of a harmless drug. The purpose of the drug is to create arousal in the subjects who are injected. After a while, the arousal manifests as anger in Jay and as happiness in Alissa. Jay felt angry that he was injected with an unknown substance but Alissa was happy to be a part of the experiment. These experimental findings
can be explained by the _____.
A) cognitive-dissonance theory
B) Cannon-Bard theory
C) cognitive-appraisal theory
D) James-Lange theory
C
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a. stress reduction. b. a better self-image. c. improved general health. d. coping with competition.
How does Freud justify the necessity of defense mechanisms to mental health?
What will be an ideal response?
Which statement is NOT a reason many people don't quit smoking despite knowing the risks?
A) Nicotine is addictive. B) Smoking produces marked decreases in overall self-regulation. C) The desire to quit smoking breaks down under stress. D) Former smokers remain sensitive to cues in the environment for some time after quitting.
Which of the following is an activity controlled by the right cerebral hemisphere?
a. Talking b. Reading maps c. Writing d. Analysis of information e. Recognition of serial events