Question 1

When researchers showed participants faces from pictures of tennis players who had either just won a point or lost a point and asked them to guess whether the athlete was experiencing a positive or negative emotion, results indicated that participants:

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Question 2

Coach Parlier knew that Felicia's smile was not sincere because she was smiling with her mouth but not "with her eyes." What feature allowed the coach to determine this?

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The feature that allowed Coach Parlier to determine that Felicia's smile was not sincere was morphology, which refers to the physical structure or form of something. In this case, the coach could tell that Felicia's smile wasn't genuine because her mouth was smiling, but her eyes weren't. This mismatch in the morphology of her facial features gave away her insincerity.

Question 3

Jerry is feeling sad. His roommate Bob has just learned of the facial feedback hypothesis. To help Jerry feel better, he tells Jerry to:

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Question 4

Alejandro is a con man who marries older women and then robs them of their money. When Gertrude, his current wife, expresses her love, Alejandro is filled with disgust. Yet he tries to look at her affectionately as he says, "I love you too, my beautiful flower." Which display rule is Alejandro using?

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Alejandro is using the display rule of "masking" because he is hiding his true feelings of disgust and instead showing affection that he does not actually feel.

Question 5

People have a strong bias:

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Research has shown that people have a strong bias towards believing that others are sincere, even when there is evidence to suggest otherwise. This is known as the sincerity bias.

Question 6

In _____ cultures, there is a strong norm against displaying _____ in the company of a respected person.

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In Asian cultures, there is a strong norm against displaying negative emotions in the company of a respected person. This is because showing negative emotions can be seen as disrespectful and can damage the relationship and reputation of both individuals involved. Western cultures, in contrast, tend to place a greater emphasis on the expression of emotions, both positive and negative, regardless of the company present.

Question 7

The main reason people often mimic the facial expressions of others is that:

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Mimicking facial expressions can help individuals figure out the emotions and feelings of others. This can be important in communication and social interaction.

Question 8

Which display rule is a poker player MOST likely to use when interacting with others at the table?

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A poker player is most likely to use the masking display rule, which involves suppressing or hiding genuine emotions to avoid giving away information about their hand or strategy. This is a common tactic in poker to deceive opponents and increase the chances of winning. Intensification and deintensification involve amplifying or reducing emotions which is not useful in poker, and prioritizing is not a relevant display rule in this context.

Question 9

A judge uses the display rule of _____ to prevent showing an emotion during court arguments by opposing counsel.

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Neutralizing is the display rule used to prevent showing any emotion, maintaining a neutral expression.

Question 10

Although Principal Morris is only slightly irritated with Jamie, the class clown, she expresses anger at Jamie's behavior. Which display rule is Principal Morris using?

Accepted Answer

Principal Morris is actually feeling more anger than she is showing, so she is using the display rule of intensification to amplify her display of anger.

Question 11

"Reliable muscles" in the face are so termed because they:

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Reliable muscles in the face are termed as such because they tend to resist conscious control, making them more indicative of genuine emotions rather than faked expressions.

Question 12

Although members of the soccer team were crushed when they lost the championship, they tried not to look as upset as they felt. Which display rule were they using?

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The members of the soccer team were trying not to show the full intensity of their emotions, indicating that they were using the deintensification display rule. This rule involves toning down or reducing the intensity of emotional expressions.

Question 13

All of these are characteristics of a lie EXCEPT it:

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Lies are often given with hesitation as the person fabricates the story, whereas truthful statements are usually given more promptly.

Question 14

A person who has suffered damage involving the _____ is less likely to be able to recognize expressions of fear and anger in the faces of other people.

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The amygdala has been linked to emotional processing, particularly fear and anger. Damage to this structure can result in difficulties recognizing these emotions in the facial expressions of others.

Question 15

Display rules are the norms for the:

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Question 16

Unable to keep a secret, Stephanie's best friend told her she would be given roses on her birthday. Even though she knew ahead of time about the flowers, Stephanie pretended to be surprised. Which display rule was she using?

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Stephanie was using intensification, which involves exaggerating emotions to appear more surprised or pleased than she actually was.

Question 17

When we see people expressing emotions such as anger, fear, and joy we use information from all of these to interpret their feelings EXCEPT:

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The words someone uses can sometimes be misleading when interpreting their emotions. It's possible for someone to say something sarcastically or in a tone that doesn't match the actual emotion they are feeling. Therefore, we use information from their body language, tone of voice, and social context in addition to the words they use to interpret their emotions.

Question 18

Which characteristic indicates to a trained observer that a person's smile is NOT sincere?

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A sincere smile typically involves symmetrical movement of the facial muscles, including the corners of the mouth. If a smile is slightly lopsided or asymmetrical, it may indicate insincerity or discomfort. The other options do not necessarily indicate insincerity, as they can be present in genuine smiles.

Question 19

Which behavior is often exhibited by someone who is lying?

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Question 20

Spartans were instructed never to outwardly express emotion, no matter what they were feeling. Spartans tended to use which display rule?

Accepted Answer

Spartan behavior aligns with the neutralizing display rule, in which individuals suppress any displays of emotion, rather than expressing them in an appropriate manner.

Quiz 8: Section 2: Emotion and Motivation