People Are Inclined to Leave a Group When Group Membership

question 97

Multiple Choice

People are inclined to leave a group when group membership:

• A)increases self-esteem.
• B)threatens survival.
• C)decreases death anxiety.
• D)reduces uncertainty.

Recognize the role of the amygdala and other neurological structures in emotional responses.

Explain the concepts of conditioned fear and its biological basis.

Comprehend how facial expressions and behaviors are involved in the communication of emotions.

Understand the relationship between autonomic arousal and emotional experiences according to various psychological theories.

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Definitions:

AChE

Acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, in the synapse, terminating the signal between nerves.

Relaxation Phase

The phase in the cardiac cycle or muscle contraction where the muscle returns to its initial state of relaxation.

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A network of tubules and sacs in muscle cells that store and regulate calcium ions, crucial for muscle contraction.

Depolarization

A reduction in the difference in voltage across a cell's plasma membrane, which is fundamental in the propagation of nerve impulses.