Which of the Following People Is Taking an Outside-In Perspective

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people is taking an outside-in perspective on the self?

• A) Lily, who perceives herself as smart after learning that her roommates saw her all-A's report card.
• B) Lori, who perceives herself as a hard worker after studying through the night for her organic chemistry exam.
• C) Liam, who perceives himself as athletic after breaking his previous record on the 200-meter spring.
• D) Leo, who perceives himself as helpful after spending the day cleaning his grandmother's house.
• E) Liu, who perceives himself as kind after nursing an injured cat back to good health.

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Definitions:

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion proposing that emotions result from our interpretations of bodily reactions to stimuli.

Body's Reactions

The physiological responses of the body to various stimuli, such as stress, fear, or exercise.

Autonomic Changes

These are adjustments in the autonomic nervous system that occur in response to various stimuli, regulating involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.