Which of the Following Statements Would MOST Likely Be Made

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would MOST likely be made by a theorist who takes a functionalist approach to understanding emotional development?

• A)The purpose of anger is to initiate movement to eliminate an obstacle to one's goal.
• B)Developmental changes in the experience of joy/pleasure are due to accumulating social experiences.
• C)Distinct emotions are innate and present from early in life.
• D)There is a direct link between the inner emotional state of fear and the facial expression that accompanies it.

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Definitions:

Distinct Personalities

Refers to the presence of two or more distinct and relatively enduring personality states within a single individual, often related to dissociative identity disorder.

One Body

a concept that could refer to a unified or holistic approach to something, emphasizing the integration or unity of parts.

Personality Disorders

Disorders in which a person adopts a persistent, rigid, and maladaptive pattern of behavior that interferes with normal social interactions.

Maladaptive Pattern

Behavior patterns that negatively affect a person’s ability to function in daily life.