According to the Sociometer Hypothesis

question 50

Multiple Choice

According to the sociometer hypothesis,

• A) self-esteem is an internal, subjective index of the extent to which people feel included or excluded by others.
• B) people are social animals who thrive on conflict and dominating others.
• C) people use reflection and social comparison processes to maintain a positive self-image.
• D) people strive for accurate beliefs about the self in order to form adaptive judgments and decisions.

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Definitions:

Cannon-Bard Theory

A psychological theory proposing that emotions occur simultaneously with physiological responses.

Physiological Arousal

The body's acute response to stimuli or stress, involving increased physiological activity like heart rate, blood pressure, and energy levels.

Emotional Experience

The complex, subjective state involving thoughts, feelings, and physiological changes that respond to external or internal events.

James-Lange Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions are the result of physiological responses to external events, where our emotional experience arises from our recognition of bodily reactions.