Andile Has Just Been on a Long Run at the Beach

question 53

Multiple Choice

Andile has just been on a long run at the beach with his dog.When he arrives home he is still breathing hard and his heart is still racing; he is physiologically highly aroused.When a neighbour bumps into him in the hallway, Andile completely freaks out and verbally attacks the neighbour.He demands: 'Did you just push me? Do you have a problem, man?' It looks like Andile may have misattributed his arousal (from his run to his neighbour) .That is, Andile's behaviour illustrates ____.

• A)the Yerkes-Dodson law
• B)sham
• C)catharsis
• D)excitation transfer

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that relays sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a vital role in motor control, and may also be involved in some cognitive functions like attention and language.

Pons

A portion of the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Medulla

A part of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions, such as heartbeat and breathing.