Noticing That His Heart Was Pounding and That His Palms

question 63

Multiple Choice

Noticing that his heart was pounding and that his palms were sweaty while he was taking a difficult test, Harley concluded that he was "anxious." Noticing that his heart was pounding and that his palms were sweaty when an attractive lady asked him to dance, Harley concluded that he was "falling in love." The differing emotions experienced by Harley can best be explained by the

• A) relative deprivation principle.
• B) James-Lange theory.
• C) two-factor theory.
• D) catharsis hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development.

Cognitive Development

The formation and evolution of mental processes like recall, solving problems, and making choices, from early childhood, through the teen years, into maturity.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective, often seen in early childhood development.

Animism

The belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence, prevalent in many indigenous religions.