The Cannon-Bard Theory Predicts That After Witnessing a Shocking Event,a

question 162

Multiple Choice

The Cannon-Bard theory predicts that after witnessing a shocking event,a person will

• A)first experience shock and then be motivated to turn away.
• B)be motivated to turn away and then experience the shock.
• C)experience cathartic shock as a release of anxiety.
• D)experience physiological and emotional reactions simultaneously.

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Definitions:

Mindlessness

A state of reduced cognitive activity where individuals act or respond to stimuli without deliberate thought or awareness, leading to automatic or habitual behaviors.

Social Learning

The capacity to learn from observing others.

Reinforced

Strengthened or emphasized, often in the context of behaviors that are increased in frequency due to positive feedback or outcomes.

Imitate

The action of copying or replicating someone’s gestures, speech, or behaviors.