You have just broken up with your longtime boyfriend.Your face is contorted in sadness, your shoulders are slumped, and tears are forming in the corners of your eyes.These outward signs represent which component of emotions?
A) emotional expressions
B) emotional feelings
C) physiological changes
D) maladaptive reactions

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Emotional expressions are outward signs that convey information about a person’s emotional state to others. In this scenario, the contorted face, slumped shoulders, and tears forming in the eyes are all examples of emotional expressions that convey the person's sadness to those around them.

Answer: B 
 Emotional feelings refer to the internal experience of an emotion, such as the subjective experience of sadness in this scenario. While the outward signs of sadness are also important, emotional feelings are a crucial aspect of the overall experience of emotion.

Answer: C 
 Physiological changes are the bodily responses that accompany an emotional experience, such as increased heart rate, muscle tension or changes in breathing pattern. In this scenario, the tears forming in the corners of the eyes could be considered a physiological change.

Answer: D 
 Maladaptive reactions are unhealthy or ineffective responses to a particular situation, such as responding to a breakup with substance abuse or self-harm. This scenario does not provide information on maladaptive reactions.

You Have Just Broken Up with Your Longtime Boyfriend