Which of the Following Is the Most Accurate Description of the Experience

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the experience sampling method in emotion research?

• A) The participant is asked to describe three of the most emotionally intense experiences he has ever had.
• B) The participant is asked to give examples of experiences she thinks will tend to elicit strong emotions.
• C) The participant is asked to complete a single questionnaire asking about the kinds of emotions he experiences most often.
• D) The participant receives a text a few times each day, over the course of several days, and each time she completes a questionnaire about her current emotions.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Thoughts

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in ways not immediately accessible to introspection.

Past History

Past history is a record or account of events, actions, or conditions that happened in the past.

Overt Behavior

Observable actions or responses of an individual, which can be directly seen and measured by others.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.