Paul Insists That the Sight of Guns Always Leads Him

question 248

Multiple Choice

Paul insists that the sight of guns always leads him to experience the same intense level of fear regardless of whether he is physically aroused or physically calm.Paul's reported experience is most consistent with

• A) the James-Lange theory.
• B) the two-factor theory.
• C) the Yerkes-Dodson law.
• D) the Cannon-Bard theory.

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Definitions:

Circadian Feedback Loop

The process that regulates the body’s internal clock, typically over a 24-hour cycle, influenced by external cues like light.

SCN

Short for Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, a region in the brain responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region in the brain located in the hypothalamus, responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Intergeniculate Leaflet

The intergeniculate leaflet is a small structure located between the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus, involved in regulating circadian rhythms and visually related information processing.