Winnie Scored High on the Personality-Related Dimension of Alexithymia

question 148

Multiple Choice

Winnie scored high on the personality-related dimension of alexithymia.As a result,how will this affect Winnie's behaviour?

• A) She will be unable to read facial expressions.
• B) She will have more difficulty remembering emotion-related words than non-emotional words.
• C) She will have difficulties expressing her emotions to others.
• D) Her parasympathetic nervous system will be underactive.

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Definitions:

Diencephalon

The diencephalon is a division of the brain located between the cerebrum and the midbrain, comprising structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory and neural function.

Basal Nuclei

Groups of neurons located deep within the cerebral hemispheres that are involved in controlling movement and coordination.

Muscular Activity

Physical actions or movements resulting from the contraction and relaxation of muscle groups.

Autonomic Nervous System

A subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that controls bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.