Question 1

In a series of experiments,participants were more likely to act in aggressive ways such as blasting people with noise following the experience of

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Ostracism refers to being excluded or ignored by others, which can lead to feelings of social pain and aggression. The experience of ostracism has been found to increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior.

Question 2

Ostracism,which threatens our need to belong,is defined as

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Ostracism is the deliberate social exclusion of an individual, which can cause psychological distress and threaten our need to belong. A is incorrect because it describes narcissism, not ostracism. B is incorrect because chain migration refers to a process of migration where one family member or group follows another. D is incorrect because conformity is not necessarily related to ostracism.

Question 3

Pon's younger brother used his new computer and somehow managed to permanently erase all of Pon's personal files,including one containing a nine-page term paper due tomorrow! According to the text,the anger Pon now feels involves all of the following EXCEPT

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The spillover effect refers to the phenomenon where arousal caused by one source spills over and amplifies the intensity of subsequent emotional experiences, which is not mentioned in the text. The text only mentions conscious experience, bodily arousal, and behavioral or expressive responses as components of Pon's anger.

Question 4

Fourteen-year-old Paulina has joined Facebook but so far no one has "liked" her.Paulina is not having her ________ met.

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Paulina's need to belong is not being met, as she has not received any social validation on Facebook through likes or interactions with others. Autonomy refers to a sense of control or independence, which is not relevant to this situation. Competence refers to one's ability to master tasks or skills, which also does not apply. Ostracism refers to being excluded or rejected by a group, which could potentially be a result of not receiving likes on Facebook, but it is not the best choice as it is not stated that Paulina is being actively excluded or rejected.

Question 5

________ is the deliberate social exclusion of individuals or groups.

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Ostracism is the deliberate social exclusion of individuals or groups. Chain migration refers to the process of immigrants bringing their family members to live in their new country of residence. Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy. Self-disclosure refers to the act of revealing personal information to others.

Question 6

The suggestion that we share a friend's joy if we smile with him or her best illustrates the logic of the

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The James-Lange theory suggests that emotions are caused by physiological changes. In this case, the suggestion that we share a friend's joy if we smile with him or her best illustrates the logic of the James-Lange theory because it suggests that the physical act of smiling (a physiological change) leads to the emotion of joy.

Question 7

Those who score high on tests of ________ offer more staged and glamorous photos of themselves on social networking sites such as Facebook.

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Narcissism is defined as excessive self-love and self-centeredness. Individuals who score high on tests of narcissism are more likely to showcase themselves in a positive and glamorous way on social media platforms such as Facebook.

Question 8

Jessica feels so self-important and is so self-focused that she unrealistically believes all of her teachers,classmates,and acquaintances are eager to read her hour-by-hour Facebook postings.Jessica best illustrates characteristics of

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Jessica's belief that everyone is interested in her Facebook postings and her overall self-focused behavior are characteristic of narcissism, which is a personality disorder characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others.

Question 9

Eleven-year-old Stephanie is seeing the school counselor because she reported to her teacher that she feels rejected and lonely because she has no school friends.Stephanie is experiencing ________ caused by her lack of friendships.

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Ostracism refers to being excluded or ignored by others, and Stephanie's lack of friendships is causing her to feel rejected and lonely. Narcissism refers to excessive self-interest, autonomy refers to independence and self-determination, and competence refers to having skills and abilities to accomplish goals, and none of these terms accurately describe Stephanie's situation.

Question 10

Ian is the only man in an office of five women.The women frequently spend time in the break room discussing mutual interests,leaving Ian alone and with no one to talk to.Their treatment of Ian most clearly illustrates

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The scenario describes how Ian is left alone and excluded from social interaction with his colleagues, which is a clear example of ostracism, or intentional social exclusion. The other answer choices (B) narcissism, (C) autonomy needs, and (D) chain migration do not accurately explain the situation.

Question 11

________ involves sharing our joys,disappointments,and concerns with others,which can help us cope with everyday challenges.

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Self-disclosure involves sharing personal information about oneself with others, including one's joys, disappointments, and concerns. This can be a helpful way of coping with everyday challenges and building stronger relationships. Narcissism, ostracism, and motivation are unrelated to this concept.

Question 12

Whenever she sees Malik,Bonita's heart beats faster and she gets a trembling feeling inside.Bonita now believes that she must be in love with Malik.Which theory of emotion is illustrated in this example?

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This example illustrates the James-Lange theory of emotion, which suggests that bodily sensations and changes in physical states precede and cause emotions. Bonita is experiencing physical sensations such as a fast heart rate and trembling, which are leading her to conclude that she must be in love with Malik.

Question 13

Which of the following suggests that the experience of emotion results from an awareness of our own physiological responses to an emotion-arousing event?

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The James-Lange theory suggests that our experience of emotion is a result of our awareness of physiological responses to an emotion-arousing event. This theory proposes that our body's physiological responses, such as increased heart rate or shaking, occur first and then our mind interprets these sensations as emotions.

Question 14

When people communicate online rather than face-to-face,they are often ________ focused on others' reactions and ________ inhibited in their self-disclosure.

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The answer of When people communicate online rather than face-to-face,they...

Question 15

In the United States,excessive Internet socializing and gaming have been associated with

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Studies have shown that excessive Internet socializing and gaming can have a negative impact on academic performance, leading to lower school grades. While some may argue that excessive use of the Internet can contribute to narcissistic tendencies, this is not universally supported by research.

Question 16

Ten-year-old Sandy's older sister Morgan excludes Sandy from playing games with her and her friends when the friends come to their house to play.Morgan's treatment of Sandy is an example of

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Ostracism refers to intentionally excluding or ignoring someone from a group or social situation. In this scenario, Morgan is intentionally excluding her younger sister from playing with her and her friends, which fits the definition of ostracism. Narcissism refers to excessive self-love, autonomy needs refer to an individual's desire for independence and control, and chain migration refers to a pattern of migration in which people follow others from the same community or family to a new location. None of these concepts accurately describe the situation between Sandy and Morgan.

Question 17

Carissa wants to gain control over her social media habits because her grades have recently dropped.Which of the following suggestions is NOT a reasonable,sustainable way of reducing her social media usage?

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The answer of Carissa wants to gain control over her...

Question 18

Evidence that ostracism produces real pain comes from all of the following EXCEPT

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Choice D is the only option that does not support the idea that ostracism produces real pain. In fact, it contradicts it by suggesting that people may feel better the longer they experience ostracism. Choices A, B, and C all provide evidence that ostracism produces real pain. Choice A refers to research showing that Tylenol can alleviate social pain, which suggests that social and physical pain may be linked. Choice B is consistent with findings from brain imaging studies that have shown that brain regions involved in physical pain are activated when people experience social rejection. Choice C is based on self-reports, which suggest that people experience physical sensations when they are ostracized.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic components of emotion identified in the text?

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Pupil contraction is not one of the basic components of emotion identified in the text. The other three (bodily arousal, conscious experience, and expressive behavior) are all recognized as key components of emotion.

Question 20

Ten-year-old Vito tells his friend,"When you notice that your knees knock,your hands sweat,and your stomach is in knots,then you really get emotional." This statement best illustrates the

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Vito's statement aligns with the James-Lange theory, which proposes that physiological responses, such as increased heart rate or sweating, come before the experience of emotion. In this case, Vito suggests that physical sensations, such as sweaty hands and a nervous stomach, are indicative of experiencing an emotional state.

Quiz 9: Motivation and Emotion