Zajonc (1993) Argued That Smiling Leads to an Increase in Positive

question 65

Multiple Choice

Zajonc (1993) argued that smiling leads to an increase in positive emotions through

• A) stimulating electrical impulses that activate the pleasure pathways in the brain.
• B) increasing the release of pleasure-enhancing endorphins between neurons.
• C) stimulating sympathetic nervous arousal that increases one's pulse.
• D) increasing the flow of air-cooled blood to the brain.

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Definitions:

Sense Of Industry

The feeling of competence and achievement, typically developed during childhood, especially in response to social and academic demands.

Piaget's Stages

A theory outlining four stages of cognitive development in children, describing how their thinking evolves from simple to complex.

Sensorimotor

A developmental stage in infants where learning occurs through sensory experiences and manipulating objects, crucial for cognitive development.

Formal Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals learn to think abstractly, reason logically, and plan systematically.