Researchers Have Determined That the Cognitive Appraisals of Different Emotions

question 457

Multiple Choice

Researchers have determined that the cognitive appraisals of different emotions, such as anger, fear, and joy, appear to be remarkably similar for people in different cultures, suggesting that some types of interpretations may be ______________.

• A)culturally determined
• B)universal
• C)related to brain structures
• D)environmentally determined

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Definitions:

Speed Reading

The practice of increasing the speed of reading without an unacceptable reduction in comprehension or retention.

Encoding

Converting details into a structure suitable for preservation in memory.

Repressed Memories

Memories repressed without awareness due to their connection with severe stress or traumatic events.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, often accompanied by relaxation and vivid imagery.