Compared to Other Ethnoracial Groups in the United States,the Experience

question 68

Multiple Choice

Compared to other ethnoracial groups in the United States,the experience of African Americans is unique for which reason?

• A)their genetic differences
• B)the institution of slavery
• C)They are the only group included in affirmative action laws.
• D)They have lobbied for "stand your ground" laws.

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Definitions:

Cannon-Bard Theory

A psychological theory proposing that emotions and physiological reactions such as sweating and trembling occur simultaneously, not sequentially.

Schachter Two-factor Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that emotion comes from a combination of a state of arousal and a cognitive label that specifies the emotion.

Emotional States

Various psychological conditions that reflect the emotional quality of an individual's experiences and govern mood, feeling, and expressions.

Schachter

American psychologist Stanley Schachter, known for his work on emotion, particularly the two-factor theory of emotion which integrates cognitive and physiological elements.