The Cannon-Bard Theory Predicts That After Witnessing a Shocking Event

question 59

Multiple Choice

The Cannon-Bard theory predicts that after witnessing a shocking event, a person will

• A)first experience shock and then be motivated to turn away.
• B)be motivated to turn away and then will experience shock.
• C)experience increased heart rate and rapid breathing as a result of anxiety.
• D)experience physical and emotional reactions simultaneously.

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Definitions:

Social Control

Mechanisms, both formal and informal, that regulate individual and group behavior, aiming to conform to the norms and laws of society.

Control Theorists

Scholars who focus on understanding how societal norms and relationships influence individuals' propensity to engage in or abstain from deviant behaviors.

Merton

Robert K. Merton was an influential American sociologist known for his theories on social structure and anomie.

Sutherland

An American sociologist, Edwin H. Sutherland is famous for developing the Differential Association theory, emphasizing that criminal behavior is learned through social interactions.