According to One Theory, Chronic Low Arousal Is an Uncomfortable

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to one theory, chronic low arousal is an uncomfortable state and leads to stimulation seeking. The direction stimulation seeking takes-toward antisocial activities or toward more neutral activities-may depend on:

• A) the individual's socioeconomic status and level of intelligence.
• B) available resources and the punishments individuals receive for their behaviors.
• C) the individual's cultural background and socioeconomic status.
• D) the individual's intelligence and the reinforcements he or she receives.

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Definitions:

Componential Intelligence

An aspect of intelligence theory that involves the analytical aspect of intelligence; the ability to analyze and evaluate ideas, solve problems, and make decisions.

Spatial Intelligence

The ability to think in three-dimensional terms, enabling individuals to solve problems involving physical spaces, shapes, or forms.

Intrapersonal Intelligence

The capacity to understand oneself, to appreciate one's feelings, fears, and motivations.

Naturalistic Intelligence

An intelligence type proposed by Howard Gardner that involves the ability to recognize, categorize, and draw upon certain features of the environment.