The Research on Emotion and Thought Processes Concluded That

question 21

Multiple Choice

The research on emotion and thought processes concluded that

• A) high school students tend to think at higher developmental levels when confronted with emotionally salient problems (e.g.,pregnancy).
• B) middle-aged adults tend to think at lower developmental levels when confronted with emotionally salient problems (e.g.,children).
• C) high school students tend to think at lower developmental levels when confronted with emotionally salient problems (e.g.,pregnancy).
• D) middle-aged adults tend to think at higher developmental levels when confronted with emotionally salient problems (e.g.,children).

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Definitions:

Attitudes Toward Race

The opinions and behaviors people adopt concerning racial differences and the social statuses of different racial groups.

Tejano Residents

Inhabitants of Texas of Mexican heritage, historically recognized for their contributions to Texan and Mexican culture and history.

White Superiority

The belief in the inherent superiority of white people over people of other racial backgrounds, historically used to justify racial discrimination and segregation.

Mexican War

A conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, primarily over territorial disputes in North America.