Question 1

Which of the following is the best definition of appraisal, in the context of emotion theory?

Accepted Answer

Appraisal in emotion theory refers to the personal interpretation and evaluation of how a stimulus or event affects one's goals, concerns, and well-being, which in turn influences emotional responses.

Question 2

Studies measuring electrical signals caused by brain activity or facial muscle movement have found that people can detect and respond to emotional stimuli in less than second(s).

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Research evidence suggests that emotion-eliciting appraisals:

Accepted Answer

Research has documented all three of these appraisal processes.

Question 4

Richard Lazarus proposed that emotions are elicited by the perception of "core relational themes" in environmental stimuli and/or events. This hypothesis about the causes of emotion is mostly closely aligned with which major theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Richard Lazarus proposed that emotions are elicited...

Question 5

According to Richard Lazarus (1991), the core relational theme evoking the emotion of guilt is:

Accepted Answer

Richard Lazarus identified the core relational theme for guilt as having transgressed a moral imperative, meaning that guilt arises when one believes they have violated their own moral standards.

Question 6

According to Richard Lazarus (1991), the core relational theme evoking the emotion of pride is:

Accepted Answer

According to Richard Lazarus, the core relational theme for pride is taking credit for a valued object or accomplishment, which aligns with the idea of feeling proud of one's achievements or possessions.

Question 7

According to Richard Lazarus (1991), the core relational theme evoking the emotion of anger is:

Accepted Answer

Richard Lazarus identified "a demeaning offense against me and mine" as the core relational theme that evokes anger, as it involves a perceived insult or threat to one's self or loved ones.

Question 8

According to Richard Lazarus (1991), the core relational theme evoking the emotion of sadness is:

Accepted Answer

According to Richard Lazarus, sadness is evoked by experiencing an irrevocable loss, which is the core relational theme associated with this emotion.

Question 9

Klaus Scherer has proposed that emotions are elicited by appraisals along dimensions such as novelty, unexpectedness, pleasantness, certainty, and control. This hypothesis about the causes of emotion is mostly closely aligned with which major theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

The component process model, proposed by Klaus Scherer, suggests that emotions are elicited through appraisals along various dimensions, aligning with the description given.

Question 10

Which of the following major theories of emotion allows for an emotion blend - the simultaneous experience of multiple emotions?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following major theories of...

Question 11

Which of the following best summarizes the distinction between primary and secondary appraisal, in Richard Lazarus' theory?

Accepted Answer

Primary appraisal involves evaluating the significance of a situation for one's well-being, while secondary appraisal involves evaluating one's ability to cope with the situation.

Question 12

According to both the core relational theme and dimensional approaches to appraisal, the way in which we appraise a given situation is strongly influenced by , and the links between appraisal and emotional response are .

Accepted Answer

Cultural learning influences how we appraise situations, and the links between appraisal and emotional response are considered innate and universal.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the difference in physiological responding when people interpret the same task as a threat vs. challenge?

Accepted Answer

When a task is perceived as a threat, the body responds with increased cardiac activity and vasoconstriction (blood vessels contract). In contrast, when a task is seen as a challenge, cardiac activity also increases, but the blood vessels tend to relax, allowing for better blood flow.

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the main implications of the Tomaka and colleagues (1997) threat/challenge study described in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

The study by Tomaka and colleagues (1997) demonstrated that individuals exhibit different physiological responses based on their appraisal of a situation as either a threat or a challenge, highlighting the role of cognitive appraisal in stress responses.

Question 15

In the study by Klaus Scherer (1997), examining the appraisal dimension profiles associated with specific emotions in countries around the world, the primary differences between anger and fear were seen in .

Accepted Answer

The study found that anger and fear differ primarily in the appraisal dimensions of unfairness and coping potential, with anger associated with higher perceptions of unfairness and greater coping potential compared to fear.

Question 16

In the study by Klaus Scherer (1997), examining the appraisal dimension profiles associated with specific emotions in countries around the world, the highest cross-cultural consistency was observed for .

Accepted Answer

Joy was found to have the highest cross-cultural consistency in appraisal dimension profiles, indicating that the way people appraise situations leading to joy is more universally similar across different cultures.

Question 17

In the study by Klaus Scherer (1997), examining the appraisal profiles associated with specific emotions in countries around the world, which appraisal dimensions showed the greatest tendency to differ across cultures?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the study by Klaus Scherer (1997),...

Question 18

Which of the following accurately describes the mere exposure effect?

Accepted Answer

The mere exposure effect refers to the phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them. This effect occurs even when individuals are not consciously aware of the repeated exposure.

Question 19

Research evidence suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Research evidence supports all the statements: dispositional tendencies link blame and anger, situational blame often triggers anger, and anger can influence perception of ambiguous stimuli.

Question 20

Which of the following does NOT characterize the appraisal profile associated with anger, according to research by Klaus Scherer?

Accepted Answer

Anger is typically associated with high controllability, as individuals often feel they can influence the situation causing their anger.

Quiz 4: What Elicits Emotions

Which of the following is the best definition of appraisal, in the context of emotion theory?

Studies measuring electrical signals caused by brain activity or facial muscle movement have found that people can detect and respond to emotional stimuli in less than second(s) .

Research evidence suggests that emotion-eliciting appraisals:

Richard Lazarus proposed that emotions are elicited by the perception of "core relational themes" in environmental stimuli and/or events. This hypothesis about the causes of emotion is mostly closely aligned with which major theory of emotion?

According to Richard Lazarus (1991) , the core relational theme evoking the emotion of guilt is:

According to Richard Lazarus (1991) , the core relational theme evoking the emotion of pride is:

According to Richard Lazarus (1991) , the core relational theme evoking the emotion of anger is:

According to Richard Lazarus (1991) , the core relational theme evoking the emotion of sadness is: