According to Evolutionary Theories of Emotion

question 48

Multiple Choice

According to evolutionary theories of emotion,

• A) the experience of emotion depends on autonomic arousal and your cognitive interpretation of that arousal
• B) different patterns of autonomic activation lead to the experience of different emotions
• C) emotions occur when the thalamus sends signals simultaneously to the cortex and to the autonomic nervous system
• D) emotions developed because of their adaptive value

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Definitions:

Depressed Mood

A persistent feeling of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness that affects an individual’s day-to-day function and quality of life.

Celebration of Life

An event designed to honor and remember the life of a deceased loved one, focusing on their life achievements, joy, and how they touched the lives of others.

Stages of Death

A conceptual framework outlining the biological or psychological phases an individual undergoes as they approach death, often including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Kubler Ross

Refers to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, a psychiatrist known for her work on the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.