One Person, Alone in a House, Dismisses Its Creaking Sounds

question 48

Multiple Choice

One person, alone in a house, dismisses its creaking sounds and experiences no stress; someone else suspects an intruder and becomes alarmed. These different reactions illustrate the importance of

• A) biofeedback.
• B) stress appraisal.
• C) spontaneous remission.
• D) the general adaptation syndrome.

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Definitions:

Scripts

General representations in memory of a sequence or series of events.

Autobiographical Memory

The type of memory that involves recollecting personal experiences and events from one’s own life.

Organizing Tactic

Strategies or methods employed to arrange or structure information, groups, or physical spaces effectively.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for the temporary holding and processing of information needed for complex cognitive tasks like learning, reasoning, and comprehension.