Researcher Paul Ekman and His Colleagues Have Suggested That There

question 175

Multiple Choice

Researcher Paul Ekman and his colleagues have suggested that there are six basic emotions. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

• A) Disgust
• B) Jealousy
• C) Surprise
• D) Sadness

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Definitions:

Adaptation

The process of adjustment or change in response to new conditions or environments, a fundamental aspect of biological and psychological evolution.

Disequilibrium

A state of cognitive imbalance between existing knowledge and new experiences, often leading to learning in developmental psychology.

Equilibration

A concept in developmental psychology referring to how children progress through different stages of cognitive development by balancing assimilation and accommodation.

Assimilation

In psychology, a cognitive process where new information is interpreted and integrated into existing schemas or knowledge structures.