When Social Psychologists Talk About Quick and Automatic Reactions That

question 145

Multiple Choice

When social psychologists talk about quick and automatic reactions that are simply positive or negative (as opposed to being full-blown, complex feelings) , they are talking about ____.

• A) moods
• B) emotions
• C) affects
• D) drives

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Definitions:

Idealism

A philosophical theory that posits reality is fundamentally mental or immaterial, emphasizing the primacy of mental states and consciousness.

Argument

A process of reasoning from one claim to another. An argument may be, but need not be, directed against an explicit alternative. A philosophical argument does not require an opponent or a disagreement.

Perfection

The state of being completely without any imperfections or shortcomings.

Charles Hartshorne

An American philosopher known for his work in process philosophy and for developing the concept of "God" as a continually evolving being.