Drawing on Research Described in the Text on the Effect

question 56

Multiple Choice

Drawing on research described in the text on the effect of acting against one's transparent self, what would be a reasonable prediction about an individual with high social anxiety who was instructed to act comfortable in social situations for a week?

• A) He or she will report increased concentration at work.
• B) He or she will report being psychologically tired and depleted from the effort.
• C) He or she will report increased feelings of closeness with others.
• D) He or she will not be noticeably different after the study.

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Definitions:

Arcopallium

A region of the bird brain involved in controlling vocal learning and complex motor functions.

Syrinx

The vocal organ in birds, located at the base of a bird’s trachea, which enables the production of complex sounds and birdcalls.

Proximate Levels

Describes immediate, underlying causes of biological processes or behaviors, focusing on how they occur.

Ultimate Levels

Explanations in biology that address why events occur, based on evolutionary significance and history.