The Frequent Finding That Asthmatics Often Experience Shortness of Breath

question 221

Multiple Choice

The frequent finding that asthmatics often experience shortness of breath concurrently with tremendous anxiety is an example of how emotions and physiological symptoms often occur simultaneously. As such, it supports which of the following theories of emotion?

• A) Plutchik's theory
• B) the James-Lange theory
• C) the Cannon-Bard theory
• D) Schachter and Singer's theory

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Biological

Relating to the processes and structures within living organisms, or the scientific study of these processes.

Heritability

A measure in genetics that quantifies how much of the variation in a specific trait within a population can be attributed to genetic factors.

Trait

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Individual Differences

Differences in psychological characteristics, behaviors, and physical reactions among individuals.