Ten-Year-Old Sasha Begins Crying Uncontrollably While Watching Old Yeller,a Movie

question 117

Multiple Choice

Ten-year-old Sasha begins crying uncontrollably while watching Old Yeller,a movie in which a brave dog saves his master but is killed by the bad guys.Her mother tells Sasha,"It's all pretend! Don't worry.Yeller is alive and living in Hollywood,California!" After her mom explains,Sasha feels much better and stops crying.This difference in Sasha's emotional reaction can best be explained by ____.

• A) arousal theory
• B) a difference in her interpretation of the situation
• C) drive reduction theory
• D) Maslow's hierarchy.

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Definitions:

Self-management

The ability to regulate one's own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations.

Data Collection

The process of gathering information or evidence for analysis, often used in research settings to inform hypotheses or interpretations.

Stimulus-control

This refers to a behavior modification strategy where the environment is manipulated to change a specific behavior by controlling stimuli that trigger it.

Antecedent Stimuli

Antecedent stimuli are cues or events that precede a behavior, often influencing its occurrence.