The Crucial Development in the Soviet Union in August 1991

question 46

Multiple Choice

The crucial development in the Soviet Union in August 1991 was

• A) Gorbachev's assassination.
• B) a failed Communist coup.
• C) revolution in the Baltic republics.
• D) the collapse of the Soviet economy.
• E) Gorbachev's reelection.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and relaxing the body, counterbalancing the sympathetic nervous system.

Cognitive-Physiological Theory

A concept that links cognitive processes with bodily functions, explaining how thoughts and emotions influence physiological responses.

Schachter

Refers to Stanley Schachter, a psychologist known for his work on emotion, particularly the two-factor theory of emotion.

Physiological Arousal

pertains to the physical responses of the body, such as increased heart rate or adrenaline, often triggered by emotions, stress, or excitement.