What Is Watson and Tellegen's Basic Premise About the Origin

question 200

Multiple Choice

What is Watson and Tellegen's basic premise about the origin of emotions?

• A) Emotions are unique to humans.
• B) Emotions serve as a protective function from dangerous stimuli.
• C) Positive and negative emotions are simply opposite ends of the same continuum.
• D) All human emotions can be thought of as different combinations of positive and negative emotions.

---

Definitions:

Prosperity

A state of economic well-being characterized by high levels of income, employment, and production.

Depression

A severe and prolonged reduction in economic activity as occurred during the 1930s

Scarce Resources

Natural, human, and capital resources that are limited in supply, which necessitates choices about how they are allocated.

Unlimited Wants

The economic principle that humans have infinite desires or wishes for goods and services, despite having limited resources.