Ekman and Colleagues Found That Several Emotions Are Common to People

question 47

Multiple Choice

Ekman and colleagues found that several emotions are common to people around the world, including all of the following EXCEPT

• A) fear.
• B) guilt.
• C) sadness.
• D) disgust.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the peripheral and central nervous system that plays a key role in muscle activation and memory functions.

Skeletal Muscles

The muscles attached to bones that are responsible for voluntary movements of the body.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate nerve cell activity.

Hebbian Learning Rule

A principle describing how neurons might adapt during learning, suggesting that when a neuron frequently assists in firing another, the connection between them strengthens.