When his boss yelled at him and called him lazy and incompetent just because he was five minutes late for work, Joshua simultaneously felt embarrassment, guilt, anger, shame, and anxiety. Joshua experienced:
A)anthropomorphism.
B)basic emotions only.
C)a blend of emotions.
D)activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Joshua experienced a combination of emotions, including embarrassment, guilt, anger, shame, and anxiety. This suggests a blend of emotions, rather than just basic emotions or activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. Anthropomorphism is not relevant to this situation.

When His Boss Yelled at Him and Called Him Lazy