Devon Heard a Noise and Went to Investigate

question 80

Multiple Choice

Devon heard a noise and went to investigate. He was afraid that someone was breaking into his house. When his cat jumped out from the shadows, Devon yelled. But Devon's cat is always showing up suddenly and it usually doesn't bother him. What concept from your text best explains Devon's increased tendency to be startled?

• A) facial feedback hypothesis
• B) misattribution of arousal
• C) fear-potentiated startle
• D) reactive arousal startle

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