Austin Is Sitting in Class When Suddenly His Heart Begins

question 179

Multiple Choice

Austin is sitting in class when suddenly his heart begins to pound, he begins to sweat, and his hands begin to feel clammy. Next, fear and nervousness set in as he walks to the front of the class for his oral presentation. What theory of emotion best fits this situation?

• A)Schachter-Singer theory
• B)James-Lange theory
• C)Smith-Scott theory
• D)Cannon-Bard theory

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Definitions:

Chemical Signals

Chemical signals are molecules released by organisms to communicate with each other, playing crucial roles in processes such as attraction, repulsion, social hierarchy, and defense.

Receptors

Specialized cells or groups of cells that detect changes in the environment and convey information to the nervous system.

Synapse

The junction between neurons through which they communicate with each other, transferring information via chemical or electrical signals.

Chemical Reactions

Processes that involve the rearrangement of atomic or molecular structures to form new substances.