According to the Contemporary Model of Emotion, Which of the Following

question 755

Multiple Choice

According to the contemporary model of emotion, which of the following gives rise to your initial autonomic nervous system arousal and the cognitive labeling of an emotional stimulus, such as a large, snarling dog?

• A) your emotional appraisal of the situation
• B) your adaptive behavior of running
• C) your facial feedback expression
• D) your cognitive awareness of fear

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Definitions:

Myelin

The fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of some neurons, enhancing the speed of electrical signal transmission.

Schwann Cell

A type of glial cell that wraps around the axons of peripheral neurons to form the myelin sheath, which helps in the rapid transmission of nerve impulses.

Oligodendrocyte

A type of glial cell in the central nervous system that produces the myelin sheath, essential for the insulation and efficient transmission of neural impulses.

Astrocyte

A type of glial cell in the brain and spinal cord that provides support and nutrition, maintains the extracellular ionic balance, and participates in the repair and scarring process of the brain and spinal cord following traumatic injuries.