When His Boss Yelled at Him and Called Him Lazy

question 622

Multiple Choice

When his boss yelled at him and called him lazy and incompetent just because he was five minutes late for work, Joshua simultaneously felt embarrassment, guilt, anger, shame, and anxiety. Joshua experienced:

• A) anthropomorphism.
• B) basic emotions only.
• C) a blend of emotions.
• D) activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.

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Definitions:

"Me"

The aspect of the self that involves the organized set of attitudes and perceptions an individual has about themselves; part of the self-concept.

Film Clips

Short segments taken from a movie or television show used to illustrate a point, evoke an emotional response, or provide entertainment.

Genders

The categorization of individuals based on their sex and the roles, behaviors, activities, expectations, and societal identities associated with being male or female.

Self-reported Emotions

Emotions or feelings that individuals report experiencing, often used in research or therapeutic settings to assess emotional states.