While Walking Down the Street You Are Approached by a Man

question 83

Multiple Choice

While walking down the street you are approached by a man with a gun who demands your money.According to the Schachter two-factor theory of emotion,you are most likely to conclude

• A) it is alright to be afraid in this situation.
• B) since your heart is pounding in this dangerous situation, you must be afraid.
• C) your heart is pounding because you are afraid.
• D) you are afraid because your heart is pounding.

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Definitions:

Cytokines

Small proteins that are crucial in controlling the growth and activity of other immune system cells and blood cells.

Fibroblasts

A type of cell found in connective tissue which produces collagen and other fibers.

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the immune system, protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Retroviruses

A group of RNA viruses that insert a DNA copy of their genome into the host cell in order to replicate, e.g., HIV.