Exam 4: Emotions: Feeling, Thinking, and Communicating

In the spectrum of positive feelings, according to the textbook, what was the mildest form of "ecstatic"?

By avoiding the fallacy of approval, you will become unconcerned about what other people think of you.

Match each of the statements below with the fallacy it most clearly represents. a.fallacy of causation b.fallacy of perfection c.fallacy of shoulds d.fallacy of overgeneralization e.fallacy of catastrophic expectations -"I lost my temper with Max last night. I've studied interpersonal communication theory; I know better."

Which statement best describes debilitative emotions?

Kelly is very aware of how she is feeling, and she manages her emotions well when at work. She is also very sensitive to the needs of her clients. What is Kelly demonstrating?

According to cognitive psychology, where do many of our debilitative feelings come from?

What are three guidelines suggested in your text for expressing feelings? Describe how you can apply these guidelines to your life. Give specific examples of situations you may face.

Which statement describes a feeling most clearly?

Personality traits, such as being upbeat, optimistic, and enjoying social contact, is partially biological.

Match each of the statements below with the fallacy it most clearly represents. a.fallacy of causation b.fallacy of perfection c.fallacy of shoulds d.fallacy of overgeneralization e.fallacy of catastrophic expectations -"You should be more easy-going."

Barbara and George are fighting, and both are experiencing physiological changes, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure. What are they experiencing?

Emotional contagion is the process by which emotions are transferred from one person to another.

Collectivist cultures discourage the expression of negative emotions among in-group members.

André felt angry when Tasleem, a woman he'd gone out with twice, went out with Rolf. According to a cognitive psychologist, what is the direct reason for André's anger?

Match each of the statements below with the fallacy it most clearly represents. a.fallacy of causation b.fallacy of perfection c.fallacy of shoulds d.fallacy of overgeneralization e.fallacy of catastrophic expectations -"I know I'll make a fool of myself if I tell her how I feel."

Under expression of feelings can lead to serious health risks.

When a person has strong emotions, many bodily changes occur.

What do people who subscribe to the fallacy of perfection believe?

Emotions are often revealed by nonverbal behaviour.

Sandeep felt discouraged when he got a "C" on his speech for his Police Foundations class. According to cognitive psychologists, what is the basic reason for Sandeep's discouragement?