The _____ appraisal process allows a person to decide whether a red spot on their finger is blood or simply a glob of ketchup.

A) secondary
B) Type A
C) primary
D) threat


C) primary

Psychology

You might also like to view...

Joe is a nice guy. Trait theory would predict:

A. Joe would be nice in some situations, but not in other situations B. his "niceness" would disappear as his fixation is reduced C. Joe would be nice only when his ego constructs a defense mechanism D. he would be nice across different situations

Psychology

An autoreceptor alters the output of ______.

A. the postsynaptic neuron B. the presynaptic neuron C. the sodium-potassium pump D. the sodium channels

Psychology

Which of the following is true with respect to the use of drug therapy for treating autism? a. Use of the antipsychotic medication Haloperidol has been discontinued because it has too many side effects. b. The hyperactivity drug Ritalin has been found to be helpful in alleviating many autism symptoms

c. Only two medications, the antipsychotics risperidone and aripiprazole, have received FDA approval for the treatment of autism. d. SSRIs have been helpful and very effective in decreasing anxiety, repetitive behaviors, and impulsivity.

Psychology

Which statement about leptin is TRUE?

A) It is produced in the stomach. B) It signals the brain to switch hunger on. C) When injected into rats, it leads to obesity. D) It decreases the reinforcing value of food.

Psychology