The Influence of Thought on Emotion Was Studied by Assessing

question 189

Multiple Choice

The influence of thought on emotion was studied by assessing athletes' reactions to being among the medal winners in the 1992 Olympics. The results showed that:

• A) third-place winners were happier than second-place winners.
• B) second-place winners were happier than third-place winners.
• C) there were no significant differences in happiness between third-place and second-place winners.
• D) second-place winners showed an increase in positive emotions, but third-place winners showed a decrease.

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Definitions:

Professional Standards

Established criteria and ethical guidelines that members of a profession are expected to adhere to in their work.

Clinical Decisions

Choices or judgments made by healthcare providers in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients.

Critical Thinking

The capacity to impartially assess and appraise a matter with the goal of making a decision.

Critical Thinking Characteristics

Traits such as analysis, evaluation, inference, and explanation that are essential for reasoning through problems and making informed decisions.