With the Textbook's Discussion of Arousal and Anxiety in Mind

question 35

Multiple Choice

With the textbook's discussion of arousal and anxiety in mind, identify the best approach to taking a challenging exam.

• A) Worry a little bit about the exam, but not too much.
• B) In your mind, imagine the worst possible thing that could happen if you fail the exam.
• C) Worry about the exam as you study the night before, but be as relaxed as possible when you take it.
• D) Be completely relaxed both when you study and when you take the exam.

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Definitions:

Role-Playing

A method or scenario in which individuals assume roles and act them out in a simulated context, often used in training, therapy, or educational settings.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory proposing that we experience discomfort or dissonance when our beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors are inconsistent, leading us to change one to reduce the dissonance.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underemphasizing the role of situational factors.

Role-Playing

The act of imitating the character and behaviors of someone else, often as a learning tool or form of entertainment.