Whether We Feel Angry or Depressed in Response to a Low

question 79

Multiple Choice

Whether we feel angry or depressed in response to a low exam grade depends on whether we attribute the poor grade to an unfair test or to our own low intelligence.This best illustrates that emotions are influenced by

• A) physical arousal.
• B) stress hormones.
• C) cognitive appraisals.
• D) genetic predispositions.

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Definitions:

Internal Characteristics

Traits or attributes that are inherent to an individual, guiding behavior and thought processes.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed.

Reactance

A psychological response where individuals experience discomfort and react in opposition when they perceive their freedoms or choices are being restricted.

Attribution Steps

The processes involved in identifying the cause of an event, emphasizing the analysis of behavior to decide between personal or situational explanations.