The Fast Response System of Emotional Processing Helps People Respond

question 64

Multiple Choice

The fast response system of emotional processing helps people respond quickly to dangerous events, even before they are cognitively aware of a threat. This system relies on deep-brain circuitry, primarily in the ________, for automatic operation that occurs without conscious control.

• A) frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex
• B) meninges
• C) diencephalon
• D) corpus callosum
• E) limbic system

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Definitions:

Maslow

A psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, from basic (physiological) to more complex (self-actualization) needs.

Sullivan's Interpersonal Personality Theory

A theory proposed by Harry Stack Sullivan that emphasizes the role of interpersonal relationships and social experiences in shaping personality development.

Close Relationships

Interpersonal relationships characterized by strong, deep, or close association or acquaintance, which can include emotional bonds, such as friendships, family, and romantic partnerships.

Jung's Concept

Refers to the key ideas proposed by Carl Jung, including the collective unconscious, archetypes, the persona, and the process of individuation toward achieving self-realization.