Which of the Following Illustrates the Concept of Punishment

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the concept of punishment?

• A) A man ingests an aspirin to rid himself of a strong headache.
• B) A hungry rat presses a lever to obtain a food pellet.
• C) A rat presses a lever that results in delivery of a shock through the floor of the chamber.
• D) A woman injects heroin into her veins to obtain a "rush."
• E) A child is given a cookie after screaming at the dinner table.

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Definitions:

James-Lange Theory

The theory that emotions are the result of physiological reactions to external events.

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory, often applied to emotion or motivation, suggesting that an experience or emotion arises from the combination of a cognitive appraisal and a physiological response.

Cognitive Appraisal

The process of evaluating and interpreting a situation or event that determines its significance and the type of emotional response it elicits.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that argues emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously and independently.