Schachter's Work Proposes the Idea That Attributions for Arousal Are

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Essay

Schachter's work proposes the idea that attributions for arousal are somewhat malleable, and that emotional reactions to threat have the potention to be reduced by reattributing the threat to a neutral or less threatening source. Was this misattribution predictions shown to be empirically supported? Provide reasons as to why or why not and describe what is necessary for misattribution effects to occur.

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Definitions:

FMRI

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a neuroimaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow.

Brain Activity

Brain activity refers to the electrical and chemical processes that occur within the brain to enable thought, sensation, movement, and emotion.

Endocrine System

A network of glands and organs that produce, store, and secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to regulate body functions.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, overseeing both voluntary actions and involuntary responses.