While Willem Is Out Riding, His Horse Suddenly Rears Up

question 96

Multiple Choice

While Willem is out riding, his horse suddenly rears up when a small animal scurries across the path. Based on the Cannon-Bard theory of emotions, Willem should report

• A) "I feel terrified because my heart is racing."
• B) "My heart is racing because I am terrified."
• C) "My racing heart must mean I'm terrified because this situation is dangerous."
• D) "The rearing of the horse makes my heart race and it makes me feel terrified."

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Definitions:

Anxious Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by insecurity and worry about relationships, often stemming from inconsistent caregiving experiences in childhood.

Secure Attachment

A strong and positive emotional bond between a child and their caregiver, characterized by trust and a sense of safety.

Contact Comfort

the psychological and physical benefits derived from close physical contact, such as cuddling or hugging, especially important in infant-caregiver bonding.

Harry Harlow

An American psychologist best known for his research on maternal separation, dependency needs, and social isolation experiments on rhesus monkeys.