James Is Being Interviewed to Determine If He Has Experienced

question 21

Multiple Choice

James is being interviewed to determine if he has experienced physical abuse in the form of corporal punishment by his father.The interviewer tells James that adults who use physical violence on children are bad people, and that they need to be brought to justice.This is an example of an interviewer invoking ______ during the interview.

• A)selective reinforcement
• B)suggestive questioning
• C)use of authority
• D)stereotype induction

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Definitions:

James-Lange Theory

A hypothesis that emotional experiences arise from physiological arousal rather than the other way around.

Mislabel

To incorrectly or inappropriately assign a label or description to someone or something.

Arousal States

Psychological and physiological conditions of being alert, awake, and attentive.

Physiological Responses

Bodily reactions to internal or external stimuli, such as changes in heart rate or hormone levels.