Suppose That Some Researchers Are Investigating Different Social Norms Regarding

question 30

Multiple Choice

Suppose that some researchers are investigating different social norms regarding multiple body piercings.This research is most closely related to the ________ approach.

• A) social learning
• B) social cognitive
• C) evolutionary
• D) sociocultural

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Definitions:

Arousal Theory

Arousal theory suggests that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal, a state of alertness and physical and mental activation.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion stating that physiological responses precede emotional experiences, suggesting that emotions result from the interpretation of bodily reactions.

Emotional Reactions

Responses that involve feelings and are typically prompted by environmental stimuli or internal thoughts.

Cortex

The outer layer of the brain involved in various high-level brain functions, including sensation, perception, memory, association, thought, and voluntary physical action.