Regarding Moods, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 369

Multiple Choice

Regarding moods, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Moods are the most extreme forms of various emotions.
• B)Moods are low intensity emotional states.
• C)Moods reflect only negative emotions.
• D)Moods reflect only positive emotions.

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Definitions:

Central Amygdala

A region within the amygdala of the brain involved in processing emotions, particularly fear and anxiety responses.

Conditioning Of Fear

Conditioning of fear is a psychological process where an individual learns to associate a neutral stimulus with a fearful or threatening event, resulting in the expression of fear responses to the previously neutral stimulus.

Higher-Order Conditioning

A form of classical conditioning in which a stimulus is paired with a previously conditioned stimulus (CS), resulting in the new stimulus becoming a CS as well.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing the patient to the anxiety-producing stimulus in a controlled environment.