Deck 5: Emotions

Question 1

People will always respect and like you more if you go out of your way to please them.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Fortunately, for people who want to hide their emotions, all the physical changes that accompany emotions are internal.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The approach to handling emotions described in your text involves talking yourself out of feeling unnecessarily bad.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The United States is known internationally as a "culture of cheerfulness."​

Question 5

Social rules discourage too much expression of negative emotion, but there are really no social limits to expressing positive emotions.

Question 6

Nonverbal reactions are often directly connected to verbalizing emotions.

Question 7

It is important to express all your emotions to all the important people in your life as soon as you experience those emotions.

Question 8

One of the reasons we don't express emotions is that we don't recognize when they occur.

Question 9

When sharing your feelings, it's not necessary to accept responsibility for them because so often others cause them.

Question 10

Generally speaking, people are more likely to share negative emotions rather than positive emotions.

Question 11

Since collectivist cultures pay more attention to nonverbal behaviors, they are better at expressing both positive and negative emotions.

Question 12

Your text argues that the complete and open expression of emotions is one key to positive relationships.

Question 13

All emotions are caused by self-talk.

Question 14

Some people fail to communicate their emotions clearly because they understate or downplay them.

Question 15

Research indicates that people from warmer climates are more emotionally expressive than people from cooler climates.

Question 16

Over-expression of emotion may create physiological ailments as much as under-expression of emotion.

Question 17

The mind has little influence on our emotional states.

Question 18

Anger can be either a facilitative or debilitative emotion.

Question 19

An event that generates facilitative self-talk for one person might stimulate debilitative thinking for someone else.

Question 20

Your text advises that when you feel a certain way, you should act on that feeling immediately.

Question 21

Roxanne's mood was affected by the excellent service she received at the coffee shop.This is best explained by the concept of

A)​social conventions.
B)​emotional contagion.
C)​reappraisal.
D)​emotion labor.
E)​emotional memory.

Question 22

Research described in this chapter found that when subjects were coached to move their facial muscles in ways that appeared afraid, angry, disgusted, amused, sad, etc., the subjects responded

A)​as if they themselves were having these feelings.
B)​by showing the opposite feeling.
C)​by showing more intense feelings than the volunteers.
D)​with no emotion at all.with no emotion at all.
E)​with pity for the volunteers.

Question 23

Social scientists generally agree that there are four components to the phenomena we label as "feelings." They are

A)​physiological changes, nonverbal reactions, cognitive interpretations, and verbal expression.
B)​physical changes, mental recognition, and verbal description.
C)​sensing, organizing, interpreting, and encoding.
D)​verbal and nonverbal manifestations, physical depression, and catharsis.
E)​stimulus, proprioception, emotional contagion, and response.

Question 24

Even across cultures, men tend to say "I love you" more than women.

Question 25

The fallacy of causation is based on the irrational belief that emotions are caused by others rather than by one's own self-talk.

Question 26

Your text tells you that you should​

A)​express all your emotions to your friends.
B)​try to recognize your emotions.
C)​be glad you have debilitative emotions.
D)​express only positive emotions.
E)​stop being so emotional.

Question 27

When we experience mixed emotions, we generally communicate only one feeling-usually the most positive one.

Question 28

Which of the following is not one of the suggestions made in the chapter reading about introverts?​

A)​Avoid asking introverts why they "don't like people."
B)​Don't demand immediate feedback from an introvert.
C)​Don't interrupt once an introvert gets to talking.
D)​Give an introvert suggestions to help him come out of his shell.
E)​Do avoid asking an introvert to repeat himself.

Question 29

Researchers have found that college students who can pinpoint the negative emotions they experience, such as anger, also have the best strategies for managing their emotions.

Question 30

According to cognitive psychologists, it is not events that cause people to feel bad, but rather the beliefs they hold about the events.

Question 31

Suppressing your emotions is never appropriate or constructive.

Question 32

One difference between facilitative emotions and debilitative emotions is whether you feel the emotion for a short or long period of time.

Question 33

It is always clear what emotion someone is experiencing if you closely observe his nonverbal behavior.

Question 34

According to your text, one reason people don't express feelings is​

A)​they lack awareness of their emotions.
B)​it's a waste of time.
C)​interpretations are easier to understand.
D)​they are rarely asked to do so.
E)​many people rarely have feelings.

Question 35

Your text suggests that to feel better you should first talk about how you feel and then act on that feeling.

Question 36

People who subscribe to the fallacy of perfection believe

A)​everyone is perfect except them.
B)​there's no point in striving for perfection since it is unattainable.
C)​a worthwhile communicator should be able to handle any situation with complete confidence and skill.
D)​perfection requires much practice.
E)​only professors are perfect.

Question 37

Feelings are often recognized by nonverbal changes, such as blushing.

Question 38

Social isolation and depression are problems that can result from the inability to constructively talk about emotions.

Question 39

Members of collectivistic cultures discourage expression of any negative emotions that might upset relationships among people in their "in-group."​

Question 40

Children whose parents helped them learn to express emotions are at a lower risk for behavioral problems.

Question 41

Which of the following is true of debilitative feelings?

A)​They often last a long time.
B)​They keep you from functioning effectively.
C)​They are intense.
D)​They are a product of your beliefs.
E)​All of the above are true of debilitative feelings.

Question 42

"I know he'll be crushed if I don't go out with him."

A)​fallacy of causation
B)​fallacy of shoulds
C)​fallacy of overgeneralization
D)​fallacy of perfection
E)​fallacy of helplessness

Question 43

"You're making me angry."

A)​fallacy of causation
B)​fallacy of shoulds
C)​fallacy of overgeneralization
D)​fallacy of perfection
E)​fallacy of helplessness

Question 44

An empty feeling in the pit of your stomach, tense muscles, and headaches are examples of the emotional component labeled

A)​nonverbal reactions.
B)​cognitive interpretations.
C)​physiological factors.
D)​rational-emotive therapy.
E)​environment.

Question 45

"I can't tell my boyfriend his smoking upsets me!"

A)​fallacy of causation
B)​fallacy of shoulds
C)​fallacy of overgeneralization
D)​fallacy of perfection
E)​fallacy of helplessness

Question 46

Which of the following does the text offer as a guideline for expressing emotions?

A)​The sooner a feeling is shared, the better.
B)​Try to avoid sharing negative feelings whenever possible.
C)​Share multiple feelings when appropriate.
D)​Let others know that they have caused you to feel a certain way.
E)​Try to avoid getting too emotional.

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of falling for the fallacy of causation?​

A)​"People at parties make me nervous."
B)​"If I ask her/him for a date the answer will probably be no."
C)​"I'm no good at anything!"
D)​"Everybody is against me."
E)​"I should be a better person."

Question 48

"You never listen to me!" is an example of subscribing to the fallacy of

A)​overgeneralization.
B)​perfection.
C)​shoulds.
D)​causation.
E)​helplessness.

Question 49

When you think it is not just desirable but vital to get the acceptance of virtually every person, you are falling for the fallacy of

A)​perfection.
B)​causation.
C)​approval.
D)​shoulds.
E)​overgeneralization.

Question 50

When you believe that a worthwhile communicator should be able to handle every situation with complete confidence and skill, you are falling for the fallacy of​

A)​perfection.
B)​causation.
C)​approval.
D)​shoulds.
E)​overgeneralization.

Question 51

The "amygdala" refers to

A)​the threat alarm system in the brain.
B)​a type of emotional contagion.
C)​a reservoir of emotional memories.
D)​nonverbal reactions expressed on the face.
E)​none of the above.

Question 52

"You ought to keep in touch more."

A)​fallacy of causation
B)​fallacy of shoulds
C)​fallacy of overgeneralization
D)​fallacy of perfection
E)​fallacy of helplessness

Question 53

"Those interviewers made me so nervous."

A)​fallacy of causation
B)​fallacy of shoulds
C)​fallacy of overgeneralization
D)​fallacy of perfection
E)​fallacy of helplessness

Question 54

The "Looking at Diversity" reading about the ways Zuni and Anglo cultures deal with emotion expression indicates that

A)​Anglos don't show love as much as Zunis.
B)​Zunis emphasize listening over talking.
C)​Zunis encourage their children to freely express intense emotions.
D)​Zunis feel emotions less intensely than Anglos.
E)​all of the above were mentioned by the reading.

Question 55

"You never tell me how you feel."

A)​fallacy of causation
B)​fallacy of shoulds
C)​fallacy of overgeneralization
D)​fallacy of perfection
E)​fallacy of helplessness

Question 56

"I lost my temper with Mac last night.I've had a course in interpersonal communication; I know better."

A)​fallacy of causation
B)​fallacy of shoulds
C)​fallacy of overgeneralization
D)​fallacy of perfection
E)​fallacy of helplessness

Question 57

According to your text, the first step in minimizing your debilitative emotions is to

A)​monitor your emotional reactions.
B)​note the activating event.
C)​record your self-talk.
D)​dispute your irrational beliefs.
E)​confront the person who caused them.

Question 58

"My roommate ought to be more understanding." This quote is an example of the fallacy of

A)​shoulds.
B)​causation.
C)​approval.
D)​perfection.
E)​helplessness.

Question 59

All of the following are parts of the procedure for dealing with debilitative feelings except which one?​

A)​Record your self-talk
B)​Monitor your emotional reactions.
C)​Dispute your irrational beliefs.
D)​Identify the activating event.
E)​Analyze your motives.

Question 60

Which of the following is the best advice for expressing your emotions?

A)​Accept responsibility for your own feelings.
B)​Express your feelings as soon as they occur.
C)​Recognize that feeling and acting out the feeling are the same.
D)​Express only primary feelings.
E)​Tell yourself you shouldn't feel bad.

Question 61

The statement "Bob never has a good word to say about anyone" is an example of the fallacy of

A)​shoulds.
B)​approval.
C)​overgeneralization.
D)​causation.
E)​all of the above.

Question 62

Identify at least three fallacies from the text you most commonly accept.Explain each fallacy and explain the potential harm each may cause if you fail to dispute it.

Question 63

Which of the following is a better way of expressing emotion in the statement: "You're making me nervous"?

A)​Say "I feel nervous when you drive over the speed limit."
B)​Say "Your fast driving is not making me feel very safe."
C)​Say "I feel like taking the keys."
D)​All of the above could improve the statement.
E)​No improvement is needed.

Question 64

Subscribing to the fallacy of catastrophic expectations can lead to

A)​self-fulfilling prophecies.
B)​erroneous perception checking.
C)​reflected appraisals.
D)​physiological noise.
E)​both c and d above.

Question 65

In mainstream U.S.society, we don't express our emotions very well or very frequently because

A)​of social rules and roles.
B)​others put us down.
C)​we recognize so many emotions.
D)​self-disclosure is already high enough.
E)​of inadequate self-concepts.

Question 66

Revealing multiple feelings means

A)​mixing up all the feelings you have.
B)​expressing more than one feeling.
C)​sharing what you feel and what your partner feels, too.
D)​all of the above.
E)​none of the above.

Question 67

"I feel like quitting school" is an example of

A)​a feeling statement.
B)​an emotionally counterfeit statement.
C)​an emotional intention.
D)​a contextual emotion.
E)​a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 68

Self-talk

A)​can be facilitative or debilitative.
B)​can determine how you feel.
C)​includes identifying an event, your thought, and feeling.
D)​allows you to have control over how you feel.
E)​includes all of the above.

Question 69

The best predictor of being able to detect and interpret emotional expressions is

A)​foreign travel.
B)​academic background.
C)​cultural similarity.
D)​biological sex.
E)​none of the above.

Question 70

Facilitative feelings

A)​are emotional counterfeits.
B)​happen only when you feel good.
C)​keep us from communicating effectively.
D)​contribute to effective functioning.
E)​are more common in other cultures.

Question 71

Recall a time when you experienced a powerful emotion.Describe how the four components of emotions affected the way you felt, and hence how you communicated in the situation.

Question 72

"When emotions begin to be shared, a relationship begins to deepen." How does this come about? Give two examples from your own experience that support this statement.