Question 1

A North American man would be unlikely to say:

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Question 2

Are women really "more emotional" than men,as the stereotype suggests? In exploring this question,the authors note that:

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Research suggests that men and women experience emotions at similar rates, but societal norms often encourage men to suppress or mask their emotions, while women are socialized to express them more openly. Therefore, the difference between men and women's emotional expression is often more related to cultural norms rather than actual emotions experienced.

Question 3

Research on gender differences in emotional expressiveness indicates that:

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Research suggests that the expression or inhibition of emotions is dependent on the situation and context rather than solely on gender. Therefore, choice A is the best answer as it reflects this understanding. Choices B, C, and D present limited or inaccurate perspectives on gender differences in emotional expressiveness.

Question 4

Hans Selye's research on the effects of external stress led him to the conclusion that:

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Selye's research led him to believe that stressors cause organisms to react in order to restore equilibrium or homeostasis. He coined the term "general adaptation syndrome" to describe the body's response to stress, which includes three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. He did not find evidence that prolonged or chronic stress had a beneficial effect on physical health, nor did he believe that different stressors trigger completely different bodily responses.

Question 5

Comparing emotion to a tree is useful because it highlights the three major components of emotion,namely:

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Question 6

A North American man would be likely to:

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Question 7

Delaney was in a meeting when her co-worker began to present and take credit for work that Delaney had done.Her initial reaction was nearly uncontrollable rage,but she forced herself to calm down.Even though she was still very upset,she controlled her reaction so as to not to appear unprofessional in front of her boss.According to Selye's GAS,Delaney was in the ________ phase:

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According to Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), the resistance phase is the second stage where the body mobilizes itself to cope with the stressor. In this case, Delaney's initial reaction of uncontrollable rage can be seen as the alarm phase, but her subsequent ability to control her reactions shows that she has entered the resistance phase. She is trying to cope with the stressor (her co-worker taking credit for her work) without becoming too emotionally reactive in a professional setting.

Question 8

A person is in the ________ when the muscles tense,blood pressure rises,and digestion shuts down.

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The alarm phase is the initial response to stress, in which the body prepares for fight or flight. In this phase, the muscles tense, blood pressure rises, and digestion shuts down as the body prepares to respond to the perceived threat. This phase is characterized by a release of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.

Question 9

A North American woman would be likely to:

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Studies have shown that women tend to smile more than men in North American culture.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a constructive way of managing anger?

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Expressing anger can provide temporary relief, but it can also escalate the situation and cause more harm than good. It's important to find healthy ways to manage anger, such as taking a break, doing deep breathing exercises, or talking to a trusted friend.

Question 11

Men are more likely than women to:

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Studies have shown that men are more likely than women to express anger at a stranger. This may be due to societal norms that encourage men to be assertive and aggressive.

Answer: A
 Men are more likely than women to find it difficult to express anger to a superior. This may be due to fears of appearing weak or unprofessional in the workplace.

Therefore, the correct answer is AC.

Question 12

Men and women are equally likely to:

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Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to gender differences in emotion?

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Question 14

Steve is unexpectedly called on in class.He hasn't the faintest idea of the answer,and he feels his heart start to pound and his palms begin to sweat.According to Selye,he is in the ________ phase of his stress response.

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The alarm phase is characterized by the body's initial response to a stressor, which includes the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. In this phase, the individual experiences physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, and rapid breathing. This describes Steve's response to being unexpectedly called on in class.

Question 15

Joe is one of those "strong,silent" types.Who would best be able to read his emotions?

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Question 16

The modern era of stress research began:

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The modern era of stress research began when Hans Selye published his book in 1950 describing the body's response to stressors and the concept of the General Adaptation Syndrome. While the other options are important contributions to the field of stress research, they did not mark the beginning of the modern era.

Question 17

Adelaida hears a rattling sound as she hikes through the desert.Her muscles tense,blood pressure rises,and digestion shuts down.According to Hans Selye,she is in the:

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Adelaida is experiencing the alarm phase of the stress response, which is characterized by the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones like epinephrine and cortisol. This phase prepares the body to fight or flee in response to a perceived threat.

Question 18

Alex steps out into the street and is narrowly missed being hit by a car.His muscles tense,blood pressure rises,and digestion shuts down.According to Selye's general activating syndrome(GAS),Alex is in the ________ phase.

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The alarm phase is the initial shock response to a stressor, which triggers the body's fight-or-flight response. In this case, Alex's narrow escape from being hit by a car would have activated his fight-or-flight response, leading to an increase in cortisol levels and other stress hormones. The exhaustion phase occurs when the body's resources have been depleted after prolonged exposure to stress, which does not seem to be the case for Alex in this scenario. The resistance phase occurs when the body adapts to the stressor and attempts to cope with it. The recovery phase is not a typical phase in Selye's GAS and is not applicable in this case.

Question 19

Ashley is planning to specialize in ________ psychology in order to study how biological,social,psychological,and cultural factors influence well-being and illness.

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The field that studies how biological, social, psychological, and cultural factors influence well-being and illness is health psychology. Clinical psychology involves the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, social psychology studies how people interact with each other and with society, and physiological psychology focuses on the biological processes underlying behavior.

Question 20

Research studies on the dilemma of anger suggest that:

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Research suggests that allowing time for your arousal to return to normal is effective in managing anger. This can involve techniques such as deep breathing, counting to ten, or taking a break from the situation to calm down. Aggressive actions, whether physical or verbal, do not effectively reduce anger and can often worsen the situation.

Quiz 11: Emotion,stress,and Health