Carol Is in a Bad Mood and Has Been Moping

question 54

Multiple Choice

Carol is in a bad mood and has been moping around all day.Her friend Jessica convinces her to come out to a club and dance away her depression.Although Carol is skeptical,she goes and after a while,starts to feel in a more positive and energetic mood.This example demonstrates that

• A)emotion and behaviour are unrelated.
• B)there is only a weak relationship between behaviour and attitudes.
• C)going through the motions can trigger the emotions.
• D)affiliation with others is a good cure for "the blues."

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Definitions:

Erik Erikson

A psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, highlighting the influence of society on personality development across eight stages of life.

Physical Development

The process of bodily changes, growth, and improvement in skills throughout a person's life.

Parents

Individuals who have a biological or adopted child and are responsible for their care, upbringing, and development.

Initiative Versus Guilt

A stage in Erikson's psychosocial development theory where children aged roughly 3 to 6 years explore their abilities and learn to initiate tasks, feeling a sense of purpose or, if discouraged, experiencing guilt.