Strong Emotions Can Tip Us Over into a New Way

question 11

Multiple Choice

Strong emotions can tip us over into a new way of being. Oatley and Djikic (2002) argued that ___________ are most likely to cause the polyhedron of personality to tip onto a new face.

• A) personal events
• B) events tied to a significant relationship in one's life
• C) large social upheavals
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Social Construction

The theory that perceptions of reality are shaped by social processes and cultural interactions, making them subjective rather than objective.

Racialization

The process by which individuals or groups are ascribed racial identities, often leading to inequality and discrimination based on perceived racial differences.

Structurally Assigned

Refers to roles or positions that individuals occupy in a society as determined by social structures, often beyond personal choice.

Symbolic Meanings

The significance or importance ascribed to an object, action, or idea beyond its literal meaning.