Angry Moods Tend to Lead to Increased Aggression Because ____

question 31

Multiple Choice

Angry moods tend to lead to increased aggression because ____.

• A) angry people believe lashing out will improve their mood
• B) angry people believe lashing out will make their mood worse
• C) angry moods lead to decreased arousal
• D) angry moods lead to little differences in arousal levels

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Definitions:

Cognitive Reserve

The ability to make flexible and efficient use of available brain resources that permits cognitive efficiency, flexibility, and adaptability; it is cultivated throughout life from experience and environmental factors.

Neurogenesis

The process of generating new neurons in the brain, contributing to learning, memory, and brain repair.

Synaptogenesis

The process in which neurons form synapses and increase connections between neurons.

Working Memory

The component of the information processing system that holds and processes information that is being manipulated, encoded, or retrieved and is responsible for maintaining and processing information used in cognitive tasks.