The Importance and Prestige Attributed to Individuals or Groups from Whom

question 72

Multiple Choice

The importance and prestige attributed to individuals or groups from whom the definitions are learned is the _____ element of an association.

• A) priority
• B) duration
• C) intensity
• D) frequency

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Definitions:

Affect-as-information Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals use their emotional states as information in making judgments and decisions.

Distraction

Anything that diverts attention away from the intended object of focus, potentially reducing productivity or safety.

Reappraisal

A cognitive process that involves changing the way one thinks about a situation in order to alter its emotional impact.

Rumination

The compulsive focus on one's own negative thoughts or feelings, leading often to emotional distress.