Raphael Is Participating in an Experiment That Involves Taking Scans

question 130

Multiple Choice

Raphael is participating in an experiment that involves taking scans of his brain while producing facial expressions of different emotions. Consistent with prior studies, the researchers found that he displays increased activity in the insula when he produced _______________.

• A) an angry face
• B) a disgust face
• C) a Duchenne smile
• D) a surprise expression

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Definitions:

Freudian Approach

A psychological theory or technique based on the work of Sigmund Freud, which emphasizes unconscious motivations and conflicts, especially as they manifest in dreams and symbolic actions.

Unconscious

Relating to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.

Early Childhood Experiences

Early childhood experiences encompass various events, interactions, and environments a child is exposed to from birth up until around the age of eight, which significantly influence cognitive, emotional, and social development.

Within-Family Difference

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