In Some Situations, Arousal Can Have Severe Consequences

question 2

Multiple Choice

In some situations, arousal can have severe consequences. In the most severe cases, a single highly emotional event can lead to life-long amplification of emotional responses to a wide range of stimuli. This is referred to as:

• A) generalized anxiety.
• B) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• C) depression.
• D) phobias.

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Definitions:

Mnemonic Device

A technique used to enhance memory by making information easier to remember, often through patterns, acronyms, visual imagery, or rhymes.

Retrieval Cues

Stimuli that aid the recall or recognition of information stored in memory.

Infantile Amnesia

The inability of adults to retrieve episodic memories (memories of situations or events) from before the age of 2-4 years.

Flashbulb Memory

Vivid, detailed memories of significant events, often retained with a sense of clarity.