In One Study,when Researchers Modified a Card Game to Trigger

question 71

Multiple Choice

In one study,when researchers modified a card game to trigger strong emotion by introducing immediate feedback about gains and losses after each choice,teenagers

• A) took far fewer risks than adults in their twenties.
• B) behaved more irrationally than adults in their twenties.
• C) refused to continue to play the game.
• D) were less influenced by the possibility of immediate reward.

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Definitions:

Physical Arousal

The bodily response to stimuli, characterized by increased physiological activity, including heart rate, blood pressure, and energy levels.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by triggering the "fight or flight" response.

Salivation

The involuntary production of saliva in the mouth, which can be stimulated by the anticipation of food or the presence of something to chew.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in emotion regulation, especially fear and pleasure responses.