Functional Imaging Technology Suggests That Empathy Involves Activity in the

question 72

Multiple Choice

Functional imaging technology suggests that empathy involves activity in the .

• A) prefrontal cortex
• B) hypothalamus
• C) ventricles
• D) hippocampus

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Definitions:

Two-Factor Theory

A theory suggesting that emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of that arousal.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events, meaning our physical response directly leads to an emotional experience.

Guilty Knowledge Test

A psychological assessment used in forensic contexts, designed to determine if a person has knowledge only someone involved in a crime would know.

Two-Factor Theory

Proposes that emotions are based on two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive label; the theory suggests that both are needed to experience emotion fully.