On His Way Back from Work,Orin Nearly Collided Head-On with Another

question 125

Multiple Choice

On his way back from work,Orin nearly collided head-on with another car.After swerving out of the way at the last minute,Orin could feel his heart racing and his hands shaking.A few minutes later,he arrived home and,just as he walked in,received a phone call from a salesperson.Orin then became verbally abusive toward the salesperson. This outcome is most consistent with the concept of

• A)instrumental aggression.
• B)excitation transfer.
• C)the death instinct.
• D)incompatible responses.

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Definitions:

Synesthesia

A neurological condition where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs acting as central nervous system depressants, traditionally used for anesthesia, sedation, and as anticonvulsants.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis that is responsible for its intoxicating effects.

Hyperthermia

A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high body temperature that exceeds the body’s capability to dissipate heat.