Question 1

Actors often draw upon their previously felt ______ feelings to bring authenticism to their roles onstage.
A) processed
B) manufactured
C) real
D) empathic

Accepted Answer

Actors use their genuine, previously experienced emotions to add realism to their performances, making "real" the correct choice.

Question 2

Wanda's job playing Snow White at Disneyland required high levels of ______ feelings when she wasn't actually feeling happy.
A) empathic
B) processed
C) real
D) manufactured

Accepted Answer

Manufactured feelings are those that are not naturally felt at the moment but are created or displayed for a specific purpose, such as performing a role that requires showing happiness even when not genuinely felt.

Question 3

Sharna knew she would have to break up with John because she was exhausted from always seeming happy enough for the both of them. Sharna was experiencing ______.
A) meta-emotion
B) emotion labor
C) emotional contagion
D) message overload

Accepted Answer

Sharna was experiencing emotion labor, which refers to the effort of managing and sometimes suppressing one's own feelings to fulfill the emotional requirements of a job or relationship. In this context, she is exerting effort to appear happy for the sake of the relationship, which is a form of emotional labor.

Question 4

______ is defined as the feelings we have within ourselves and related to our relationships with others.
A) Emotion
B) Sensation
C) Emotion labor
D) Excitement

Accepted Answer

Emotion is defined as the complex psychological state that involves three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response. This definition encompasses the feelings we have within ourselves and how they relate to our interactions and relationships with others.

Question 5

"Rage is a very negative emotion," observes Diya. Diya is paying attention to the emotion's ______.
A) intensity
B) activity
C) valence
D) process

Accepted Answer

Diya is focusing on the emotion's valence, which refers to the intrinsic attractiveness(goodness)/averseness(badness) of an event, object, or situation. The term "negative" directly relates to the concept of valence, indicating whether the emotion is perceived positively or negatively.

Question 6

"Rage is a very active emotion," observes Max. Max is paying attention to the emotion's ______.
A) intensity
B) activity
C) valence
D) process

Accepted Answer

Max is paying attention to the emotion's activity, which refers to the level of physical and mental arousal associated with the emotion.

Question 7

A person engaged in dualistic thinking is most likely to say which of these things?
A) "There are infinite kinds of people in the world."
B) "People show lots of variability but can still be placed into several categories."
C) "All people can be placed into two categories."
D) "All people are essentially the same."

Accepted Answer

Dualistic thinking refers to the tendency to categorize aspects of the world into two opposing groups or perspectives. Therefore, a person engaged in dualistic thinking would be most likely to say that "All people can be placed into two categories," as this statement reflects a clear division of people into two distinct groups.

Question 8

______ creates the problem of polarization.
A) Dualism
B) Valence
C) Activity
D) Intensity

Accepted Answer

Dualism, which involves the division of concepts, ideologies, or phenomena into two opposing groups or entities, often leads to polarization by emphasizing binary oppositions and making middle ground or compromise more difficult to achieve.

Question 9

Someone who subscribes to the classical view of emotions is most likely to say which of these things?
A) "Emotion and reason are equally important for understanding."
B) "Check your emotions at the door and think rationally."
C) "Rational thinking is enhanced by considering emotions."
D) "Responding to the issue on a purely emotional level is appropriate."

Accepted Answer

The classical view of emotions often emphasizes the superiority of reason over emotion, suggesting that emotions should be controlled or set aside in favor of rational thought. This view holds that emotions can cloud judgment and interfere with the ability to think clearly.

Question 10

Which is an example of the physical effects of emotion?
A) Your heart pounds when unexpectedly seeing your crush in the supermarket.
B) Your muscles become tense when you prepare to shoot a basketball.
C) Your face flushes from the exertion of a run.
D) Your eyes tear up when you walk through a dust cloud.

Accepted Answer

Emotions can cause physical reactions in the body, such as an increased heart rate when experiencing excitement or nervousness, as in the case of unexpectedly seeing your crush.

Question 11

Charles Darwin was a proponent of the ______ theory of emotion.
A) Symbolic Interactionism
B) Social Interaction
C) Biological
D) Social Information Processing

Accepted Answer

Charles Darwin was a proponent of the Biological theory of emotion, emphasizing the evolutionary and physiological basis of emotions.

Question 12

An advocate of the Biological Theory of emotion is likely to believe that smiling when happy reflects ______.
A) the physical effect of emotions on the human body
B) an attempt to manufacture emotions
C) social conditioning through others' reactions
D) an important, ancient human behavior

Accepted Answer

The answer of An advocate of the Biological Theory of...

Question 13

"I can't help how I feel. My thoughts are totally separate from my emotions," says Nassim. Nassim's statements reflect the ______ of emotion.
A) Biological Theory
B) Social Interaction Theory
C) classical theory
D) process theory

Accepted Answer

The statement reflects the Biological Theory of emotion, which states that emotions are primarily biological responses to stimuli.

Question 14

Darwin placed importance on ______ emotional expressions.
A) manufactured
B) observable
C) repressed
D) similar

Accepted Answer

Darwin placed importance on observable emotional expressions because he believed that they were universal and could be used to communicate across cultures.

Question 15

Darwin argued that ______ are remnants of prehistoric behaviors that served important functions.
A) anxieties
B) reactions
C) emotions
D) gestures

Accepted Answer

Darwin argued that gestures are remnants of prehistoric behaviors that served important functions.

Question 16

An advocate of the Biological Theory of emotion is most likely to say which of these things?
A) "Fear needs to be ignored if we are to think rationally about anything."
B) "Expressions of fear are affected by others' reactions to them."
C) "Expressions of fear reflect the body's ancient fight-or-flight response."
D) "Fear is an important emotion in analyzing a situation."

Accepted Answer

The Biological Theory of emotion emphasizes the physiological basis of emotions, suggesting that emotions are innate responses to stimuli. This theory posits that expressions of fear, for example, are linked to the body's fight-or-flight response, an ancient mechanism that prepares the body to either confront or flee from perceived threats.

Question 17

What role does biology play in the Social Interaction Theory of emotion?
A) It is an essential part of the theory.
B) It is completely ignored in favor of social experiences.
C) It is seen as irrational but inevitable.
D) It is acknowledged but not all-important.

Accepted Answer

Biology is acknowledged in the Social Interaction Theory of emotion, but the theory emphasizes the role of social experiences and interactions in shaping emotions, rather than viewing biology as the sole or most important factor.

Question 18

The ______ of emotion focuses on how the reactions of others to our gestures help us define what we are feeling.
A) Biological Theory
B) Social Interaction Theory
C) labor theory
D) classical theory

Accepted Answer

The Social Interaction Theory emphasizes the role of social interactions in the development and understanding of emotions, including how others' reactions to our expressions can influence our own emotional identification and experience.

Question 19

The Social Interaction Theory focuses on ______ for interpreting emotions.
A) social and cultural context
B) biological and evolutionary universals
C) gender- and age-based differences
D) real and manufactured emotion labor

Accepted Answer

The Social Interaction Theory emphasizes the importance of social and cultural context in interpreting emotions, suggesting that our understanding and expression of emotions are shaped by the social and cultural environments we are part of.

Question 20

An advocate of the Social Interaction Theory is most likely to say which of these things?
A) "Fear needs to be ignored if we are to think rationally about anything."
B) "Expressions of fear are affected by others' reactions to them."
C) "Expressions of fear reflect the body's ancient fight-or-flight response."
D) "Fear is an important emotion in analyzing a situation."

Accepted Answer

Social Interaction Theory suggests that people's emotions and expressions are influenced by social interactions and the reactions of others around them. Therefore, an advocate would likely emphasize how expressions of fear are shaped by the responses they elicit from others.

Quiz 7: Communicating and Emotion

Actors often draw upon their previously felt ______ feelings to bring authenticism to their roles onstage.

Wanda's job playing Snow White at Disneyland required high levels of ______ feelings when she wasn't actually feeling happy.

Sharna knew she would have to break up with John because she was exhausted from always seeming happy enough for the both of them. Sharna was experiencing ______.

______ is defined as the feelings we have within ourselves and related to our relationships with others.

"Rage is a very negative emotion," observes Diya. Diya is paying attention to the emotion's ______.

"Rage is a very active emotion," observes Max. Max is paying attention to the emotion's ______.

A person engaged in dualistic thinking is most likely to say which of these things?

______ creates the problem of polarization.

Someone who subscribes to the classical view of emotions is most likely to say which of these things?

Which is an example of the physical effects of emotion?

Charles Darwin was a proponent of the ______ theory of emotion.

An advocate of the Biological Theory of emotion is likely to believe that smiling when happy reflects ______.

"I can't help how I feel. My thoughts are totally separate from my emotions," says Nassim. Nassim's statements reflect the ______ of emotion.

Darwin placed importance on ______ emotional expressions.

Darwin argued that ______ are remnants of prehistoric behaviors that served important functions.

An advocate of the Biological Theory of emotion is most likely to say which of these things?

What role does biology play in the Social Interaction Theory of emotion?

The ______ of emotion focuses on how the reactions of others to our gestures help us define what we are feeling.

The Social Interaction Theory focuses on ______ for interpreting emotions.

An advocate of the Social Interaction Theory is most likely to say which of these things?