Art Has Just Been on a Long Run at the Beach

question 125

Multiple Choice

Art has just been on a long run at the beach with his dog. When he arrives home he is still breathing hard and his heart is still racing; he is physiologically highly aroused. When a neighbor bumps into him in the hallway, Art completely freaks out and verbally attacks the neighbor. He demands: "Did you just push me? Do you have a problem, man?" It looks like Art may have misattributed his arousal (from his run to his neighbor) . That is, Art's behavior illustrates ____.

• A) the Yerkes-Dodson law
• B) sham
• C) catharsis
• D) excitation transfer

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Definitions:

Authority

The capability or privilege to direct actions, decide on matters, and command adherence.

Govern

To officially and legally direct or control policies, actions, or the functioning of a state, community, or organization.

Fighting Words

Language that by its very utterance is likely to incite violence or immediate breach of the peace.

First Amendment

Part of the United States Constitution that protects freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition the government.