One of the Problems Associated with Asthma Is That Once

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Multiple Choice

One of the problems associated with asthma is that once patients experience difficulty breathing,they often make their symptoms worse by concentrating on them and/or worrying about them.Consequently,many doctors include relaxation exercises as part of a treatment program to prevent patients from making their asthmatic reactions worse.This example of how our awareness of physiological changes can influence or even cause subsequent emotions is most supportive of which of the following theories of emotion?

• A)Somatic marker theory
• B)James-Lange theory of emotion
• C)Cannon-Bard theory of emotion
• D)Two-factor theory of emotion

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Definitions:

Stress

Physiological or psychological tension that threatens homeostasis or a person's psychological equilibrium.

Caffeine

A central nervous system stimulant commonly found in coffee, tea, and certain soft drinks, known for its ability to temporarily ward off drowsiness and restore alertness.

Menopause

Physiological cessation of ovulation and menstruation that typically occurs during middle adulthood in women.

Climacteric

Physiological, developmental change that occurs in the male reproductive system between the ages of 45 and 60.