Imagine That Your House Is on Fire and You Are

question 4

Multiple Choice

Imagine that your house is on fire and you are afraid. Which of the following explanations BEST represents the James-Lange theory? ​

• A)"I'm shaking because I'm afraid."
• B)"I'm afraid because I'm shaking."
• C)"My shaking must be due to fear, since my house is on fire."
• D)"My fear is a built-in, primary reaction to a dangerous situation."

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Definitions:

Stress and Coping

The process of managing perceived challenges or threats and the strategies utilized to deal with them effectively.

Extended Family

A family group that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives, who often live nearby or in one household.

Son-In-Law

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Family Forms

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