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Cultural norms (including those of co-cultures) can be a powerful influence over what is considered proper or improper in the display of emotion. Begin by discussing ways in which cultures appear to be the same in the way they express emotions. Next, talk about some of these cultural differences. Finally, generate at least two pieces of advice you would give to someone about understanding and respecting cultural variation in the expression of emotion.

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Which of the following emotions is derived from the product of your overall evaluation of another person?


A) liking
B) love
C) interest
D) affection

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Social anxiety is a rare and serious psychological disorder.

A) True
B) False

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During a normal, calm conversation with your friend, you begin to notice that you feel very uncomfortable. Your stomach is in knots, your palms are sweaty, and your legs feel a little weak. You start to wonder what is going on and then you remember that, before talking to your friend, you were nervous because you have a test in an hour. This example illustrates the fact that:


A) emotions are behavioral
B) emotions are cognitive
C) emotions are physiological
D) none of these

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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The emotional contagion effect applies only to positive emotions, such as happiness.

A) True
B) False

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In a brief essay, discuss the relative importance of sex and gender in the way that people experience and express their emotions. Provide clear, reasoned arguments and use concrete examples to illustrate the points that you are trying to make.

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All of the following statements about the amygdala are true EXCEPT:


A) The amygdala is a small cluster of neurons in the spinal cord.
B) In response to fear, the amygdala causes our heart and breathing rates to increase.
C) The amygdala responds to several primary emotions.
D) The amygdala causes stress hormone levels to rise when we feel afraid.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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In the expression of emotion, androgynous people:


A) are more emotionally expressive than highly feminine people
B) are more emotionally expressive than highly masculine people
C) express more emotions like passion and joy
D) express less emotion than either masculine or feminine individuals

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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We use the terms positive and negative when referring to an emotion's valence, but even negative emotions can be useful. According to some researchers, in fact, every emotion is useful to us in some way. Using what you know, explain why the emotions of sadness, anger, disgust, and jealousy can actually be good for us, even though we experience these emotions as negative.

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Denying and suppressing felt emotions can contribute to a number of health problems.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following emotions has a neutral valence?


A) surprise
B) happiness
C) contentment
D) positivity

E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Whereas sadness is an emotion, depression is an illness.

A) True
B) False

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__________ is the emotion we experience when we feel we have been wronged in some way.


A) disgust
B) jealousy
C) anger
D) contempt

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A multi-dimensional response to any event that enhances or inhibits your goals is know as a(n) :


A) communicative response
B) feeling
C) emotion
D) action tendency

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Using a concrete example, describe the process of emotional reappraisal and indicate its potential benefits.

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In every measurable way, women are more emotional than men.

A) True
B) False

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Identify and briefly define each of the five stages of grief.

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When one member of a group spreads his or her emotional state to the others, ___________ has taken place.


A) emotional expressiveness
B) a sympathetic emotional response
C) emotional synchrony
D) emotional contagion

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Regarding the relationship between jealousy and envy, which of the following is true?


A) Jealousy is focused on material things, whereas envy is focused on relationships.
B) Envy involves wanting something that another person has.
C) Jealousy is a primary emotion; envy is a secondary emotion.
D) Envy and jealousy are the same emotion.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Social practices and messages influence both the emotions we feel and the ways in which we react to emotions.

A) True
B) False

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