When Making Decisions, Emotions, Such as Fear, Hope, Anxiety, Liking

question 197

Multiple Choice

When making decisions, emotions, such as fear, hope, anxiety, liking, or disgust can

• A)eliminate possibilities from consideration and promote possibilities to the top of the list.
• B)help one to become aware of the base rate for the occurrence of a particular event.
• C)help one to think more clearly and firmly about important decisions.
• D)do all of these.

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Definitions:

Electrical Activity

Movements of ions that create electrical signals, which are fundamental for the functioning of nervous systems and muscle contractions.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion proposing that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function, such as mobility or sensation.

Conscious Experience

The awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, and environment at any given moment, central to notions of self and perception.