On His Way Back from Work,Orin Nearly Collided Head-On with Another

question 125

Multiple Choice

On his way back from work,Orin nearly collided head-on with another car.After swerving out of the way at the last minute,Orin could feel his heart racing and his hands shaking.A few minutes later,he arrived home and,just as he walked in,received a phone call from a salesperson.Orin then became verbally abusive toward the salesperson. This outcome is most consistent with the concept of

• A)instrumental aggression.
• B)excitation transfer.
• C)the death instinct.
• D)incompatible responses.

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Definitions:

Texture Gradient

A depth cue based on the gradual reduction of detail that occurs in surfaces as they recede from the observer, suggesting distance.

Size Constancy

A perceptual phenomenon in which the perceived size of an object remains constant, despite changes in the distance or size of the retinal image.

Frequency

In physics, the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit time, often measured in Hertz (Hz).

High C

Refers to high levels of conscientiousness, indicating a personality trait characterized by diligence, meticulousness, and a strong sense of duty.