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:

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining someone's behavior based on external factors or the situation.

Western Countries

Refers to nations primarily located in the Western Hemisphere, often associated with economies that are relatively developed and democratic political systems.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency, in explaining other people’s behavior, to overestimate personality factors and underestimate the influence of the situation.

Dispositional Influences

Refers to personality traits that influence behavior and actions in individuals.