Wanda Tries to Outsmart the Testing Instrument During a Social

question 31

Multiple Choice

Wanda tries to outsmart the testing instrument during a social psychology experiment. To her surprise, her 'lie' is detected. The experiment is probably:

• A) equipped with a lie detector.
• B) based on a demand characteristic.
• C) high on internal validity.
• D) low on experimental realism.

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Definitions:

James-Lange Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions result from the perception of bodily reactions to stimuli, implying that physical arousal precedes the emotional experience.

Visceral Reactions

Refers to the instinctive, deep-seated physical reactions that occur in response to a stimulus, often bypassing rational thought.

Emotions

Affective responses (such as joy, sadness, pride, and anger), which are characterized by loosely linked changes in behavior (how we act), subjective experience (how we feel), and physiology (how our bodies respond).

Physiological Concomitants

Bodily processes or reactions that accompany a specific psychological state or condition.