When Might the Median Be the More Appropriate Measure of Central

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Essay

When might the median be the more appropriate measure of central tendency over the mean?

Comprehend the concept of fundamental emotional patterns and evidence supporting innate emotional expressions across cultures.

Identify the role of cognitive appraisals and physiological arousal in two-factor and other emotional theories.

Describe the influence of display rules and cultural standards on emotional expressions.

Compare different theories of emotion including James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, facial feedback, and cognitive-affective theories.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that becomes associated with a conditioned stimulus through conditioning.

Dentist's Drill

A tool used by dentists to remove decay from teeth and prepare them for fillings.

Cringing

A physical or emotional reaction of discomfort, embarrassment, or fear, often characterized by shrinking back or cowering.

Classical Conditioning

The procedure of learning by which two stimuli are frequently paired, causing a response initially prompted by the second stimulus to ultimately be prompted by the first stimulus.