The Idea That Physiological Arousal Produced in One Situation Can

question 26

Multiple Choice

The idea that physiological arousal produced in one situation can persist and intensify emotional responses in a different situation is known as ________.

• A)the hostile attributional bias
• B)the frustration-aggression hypothesis
• C)the provocation theory
• D)the excitation transfer theory
• E)the catharsis hypothesis

Understand the causes and effects of the War of 1812 on U.S. politics and society.

Understand the core concepts of social-cognitive perspective on personality.

Explain reciprocal determinism and its importance in understanding personality and behavior.

Recognize the influence of situations on behavioral variability.

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Definitions:

Motivator

Anything that stimulates interest or action, especially in terms of encouraging people to achieve goals or improve performance.

Higher-order Needs

Advanced human needs in Maslow's hierarchy, including esteem and self-actualization, beyond basic physiological and safety requirements.

Esteem

A respect and admiration, typically for a person, that results from their achievements or qualities.

Self-actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone. It is often viewed as the pinnacle of psychological development.