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6

Which of the following statements concerning behavioral expressions of emotion is not true?

A
Societal expectations can influence one's emotional expressions.
B
Behavioral expressions of emotions do not always match the emotion one feels.
C
Emotions can be expressed using body language.
D
Research indicates that facial expressions have no influence on the emotions one experiences.
9

Which of the following plays a large role in developing and remembering specific fears?

A
the amygdala
B
the hypothalamus
C
the pituitary gland
D
the hippocampus
10

Evidence that physiological arousal precedes emotion would be most consistent with the _______.

A
relative deprivation principle
B
adaptation level principle
C
James-Lange theory
D
two factor theory
11

Which of the following statements best represents the evolutionary theory on emotions?

A
Emotions serve to increase chances for survival.
B
Emotions are influenced mostly by thought.
C
Emotions are learned only through experience.
D
Specific emotions result from appraising one's experiences.
12

We know that we are becoming more calm when our parasympathetic nervous system causes saliva to __________ and blood pressure to __________.

A
increase . . . increase
B
decrease . . . decrease
C
increase . . . decrease
D
decrease . . . increase

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