In His Two-Factor Theory of Emotion, Stanley Schachter Asserts That

question 57

Multiple Choice

In his two-factor theory of emotion, Stanley Schachter asserts that the cognitive appraisal of situational cues provides essential information to help us determine exactly what emotion we are feeling while our ______________ tell(s) us how strongly we are feeling something.

• A)level of physiological arousal
• B)facial features
• C)eliciting stimulus
• D)learning

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Definitions:

Bias

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Anchoring And Adjustment

A cognitive bias in which an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (anchor) to make subsequent judgments or decisions.

Availability

The state of being readily obtainable or accessible when needed or desired.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives onto someone else.