Question 1

Describe the research in which 1-year-old babies were placed on an ambiguous visual cliff. What did this research reveal about emotion?

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Question 2

Explain the ways in which poverty and powerlessness act as stressors.

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Question 3

In a difficult situation, successful copers often compare themselves to others who are (as they perceive) less
fortunate than themselves.

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This strategy of comparing oneself to others who are perceived as less fortunate is known as downward social comparison and is often used by successful copers to gain a sense of perspective and gratitude in difficult situations.

Question 4

Shannon's first bee sting, when she was 7 years old, led to a trip to the emergency room after she had an allergic reaction. As she is playing at Kyla's tenth birthday party, Shannon notices a bee near her hand. Explain the phase of the general adaptation syndrome that Shannon experiences at this moment.

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Question 5

An effective way to cope with stress is to give support to others, rather than always being on the receiving
end.

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Giving support to others can boost our own feelings of self-worth and purpose, and can also improve our social connections, which are both effective ways to cope with stress.

Question 6

Jillian got a B on her psychology midterm and she is proud and overjoyed. But her friend, Halley, who also got a B, is absolutely furious. How does this example illustrate the importance of appraisal in emotional responses?

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Question 7

Charles Darwin argued that human facial expressions are innate. What evolutionary reason did Darwin give for the evolution of these expressions?

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Question 8

When airports are crowded and flights are delayed, it is effective to remember that your perceptions of a
situation are as important as the situation itself in influencing the amount of stress that you feel.

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This statement is true. Our perceptions and attitudes towards a situation can greatly influence our level of stress or anxiety. By changing our thoughts and perspectives, we can often manage stress more effectively.

Question 9

Learning deep-breathing techniques to reduce anxiety about having been victimized by a crime is an
example of problem-focused coping.

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Deep-breathing techniques to reduce anxiety are an example of emotion-focused coping, as they aim to manage the emotional distress associated with the problem rather than addressing the problem itself.

Question 10

Explain why the small structure in the brain, the amygdala, is considered a key structure in regard to
emotion.

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Question 11

Reappraisal of a stressful situation is effective because it changes your emotional responses; for example, turning anger into sympathy and worry into determination.

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Reappraisal involves changing the way you think about a situation, which in turn can change your emotional response to it. This can be helpful in reducing stress and managing difficult emotions. Turning anger into sympathy and worry into determination are examples of how reappraisal can shift one's emotional responses.

Question 12

Briefly explain how the HPA axis system works.

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Question 13

An effective way of dealing with a stressful situation is to reappraise your problems so that you think about them differently.

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Studies have shown that changing the way you think about a stressful situation, such as looking for potential opportunities in a difficult situation rather than only focusing on the negative aspects, can lead to better stress management and improve psychological well-being. This process is known as cognitive reappraisal.

Question 14

When social support comes from a stranger, its benefits on the immune system are especially powerful.

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Social support, regardless of the source, can have positive effects on the immune system, but support from close social ties like family and friends is generally considered more beneficial than support from strangers. Close relationships provide a sense of security, belonging, and emotional connection that is more impactful on health and well-being.

Question 15

Emotion-focused coping strategies concentrate on the emotions that a problem has caused.

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Emotion-focused coping strategies aim to regulate and manage the emotions that arise from a problem or stressor, rather than focusing on solving the problem itself. Examples include seeking social support, doing relaxation techniques, or finding ways to reframe or accept the situation.

Question 16

An affectionate touch elevates the "therapeutic" hormone melatonin (the hormone that induces relaxation).

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An affectionate touch elevates the "love hormone" oxytocin, not melatonin. Melatonin is primarily involved in regulating sleep cycles.

Question 17

Making social comparisons, especially comparisons to one who is worse off, is therapeutic in difficult
situations.

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Making social comparisons to someone who is worse off can provide perspective and help individuals see their own circumstances in a more positive light, which can be therapeutic in difficult situations. However, it is important to note that constantly comparing oneself to others, whether better or worse off, can also be detrimental to mental health.

Question 18

Anna is the front-desk manager of a hotel. What is "emotion work" and in what ways is it necessary for Anna's job?

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Question 19

Name the seven facial expressions of emotion that Paul Ekman identified as having distinctive physiological patterns and corresponding universal facial expressions.

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Question 20

Everyone knows that feeling happy makes people smile, but can smiling make people feel happier? Explain why or why not.

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Quiz 11: Emotion, Stress, and Health

Describe the research in which 1-year-old babies were placed on an ambiguous visual cliff. What did this research reveal about emotion?

Explain the ways in which poverty and powerlessness act as stressors.

In a difficult situation, successful copers often compare themselves to others who are (as they perceive) less fortunate than themselves.

An effective way to cope with stress is to give support to others, rather than always being on the receiving end.