Which of the following has NOT been proposed as an explanation for how humor helps to reduce the effects of stress and promote wellness?
A) ?Humor increases the experience of positive emotions.
B) ?Humor facilitates rewarding social interactions.
C) ?Humor facilitates the release of stress-relieving neurotransmitters.
D) ?Humor affects appraisals of stressful events.
C
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A patient who has suffered brain damage to the left hemisphere is likely to experience diminished capacity for
a. judging time. b. recognizing faces. c. composing melodies. d. expressing emotions.
While studying in the library, Kayleigh became very hungry and went to a vending machine which was empty, and to the cafeteria which was closed. So she drove home and cooked herself a meal and ate it, satisfying her hunger. This food-seeking behavior was initiated by a bodily need with her search being sustained and directed to various food sources until her need was met. This illustrates
a. motivation. b. behavioral dieting. c. the opponent-process theory. d. the Yerkes-Dodson law.
______________ is influencing others to voluntarily accept and pursue goals and challenges that may be difficult
a. Informational social influence b. Normative social influence c. Leadership d. Drive
Poverty is primarily considered an element of the ______system.
A. biological B. psychological C. societal D. temporal