Emotions Are a Form of Social Communication in That

question 205

Multiple Choice

Emotions are a form of social communication in that

• A)they provide observable information about our internal states and intentions, thereby influencing how other people behave toward us
• B)they have been shaped by evolutionary survival influences so that one's emotional expressions serve to focus others' attention and actions on the events that caused the emotion
• C)they reflect the thoughts we have but cannot express in words
• D)they help motivate us to respond in an adaptive manner towards the environment

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Definitions:

Cohesive

Characteristics of a group or material that hold it together, uniting elements to function or act as a single entity.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A sociopsychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of others.

Collaboratively

Working together with one or more people in order to achieve a common goal or produce a shared outcome.

International Fan Club

An organization that unites fans of a specific subject or entity from different parts of the world.