Whether We Feel Angry or Depressed in Response to a Low

question 6

Multiple Choice

Whether we feel angry or depressed in response to a low exam grade depends on whether we attribute the poor grade to an unfair test or to our own low intelligence. This best illustrates that emotions are influenced by

• A) physical arousal.
• B) relative deprivation.
• C) cognitive appraisals.
• D) genetic predispositions.

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Definitions:

Drive Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that motivation arises from biological drives that propel an organism to satisfy its needs.

Physiological Equilibrium

The state of internal, physical, and chemical balance maintained by living systems.

Drive Reduction

A motivational theory that suggests behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal drives caused by unmet physiological needs, aiming to return to a state of homeostasis.

Incentive

A factor, often external, that motivates or encourages individuals to act or behave in a certain way.