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information about emotional stimuli is sent simultaneously to the cortex and the body and results in emotional experience and bodily reactions respectively -- as a result, mind and body experience emotions independently
The ______________ is responsive to demands of both the id and the superego and attempts to mediate between them.
_________________ consists of people's typical thoughts, emotional responses, and behaviors that are relatively stable over time and circumstances.
diffuse, long-lasting emotional states that do not have an identifiable object or trigger -- long lasting good/bad feeling
Which of the following accurately summarizes current research on adoption studies in personality?
Because of its role in both emotion and memory, this part of the brain helps emotions like fear strengthen memories—which could be helpful for avoiding future harmful situations.
Robert becomes anxious during exams. He has found that chewing on the eraser on his pencil while he thinks helps him to calm down. According to Hull, over time Robert's pencil chewing is likely to become ________ due to ________.
Which of the Big Five traits reflects the extent to which a person is trusting and helpful?
Harper's mother always told him that, even if he felt sad, if he smiled, he would soon feel happier. Which theory of emotion best aligns with this advice?
In Freud's structural model of personality, the ego operates according to the ___________________
Providing unconditional positive regard helps develop healthy personalities.
-believed people were fundamentally good-emphasized personal growth
Ryan and Katie both like games, but Ryan prefers to play solitary games, like sudoku or crossword puzzles, whereas Katie likes contests, such as trivia or strategy games where she competes against others to win. Katie's motivation is __________, while Ryan's is __________.
extrinsic rewards may reduce _______________ value
Given its role in controlling the release of sex hormones into the bloodstream, this region of the brain is considered to be the most important for stimulating sexual behavior
Jered and his identical twin brother were adopted by separate families as infants. As an adult, Jered's personality should most resemble that of
rett recently lied on his taxes. When he thought back about it, he initially felt very guilty, but then he convinced himself that it was ok because, "everyone does it." Which defense mechanism is Brett using to reconcile the guilt he was experiencing?
Seeking to maximize personal growth through greater self-understanding is referred to as
What discipline is behaviorism derived from?
What discipline is mass society derived from?