When Ariana Winter Is Told That Her Dog Has Been

question 78

Multiple Choice

When Ariana Winter is told that her dog has been killed by a car, she feels deeply saddened. Her feelings are then overcome by a surge of anger at the car driver. However, minutes later, she is able to laugh and talk about the good memories spent with her pet. What is one of the reasons that Winter's reaction can be categorized as an emotion?

• A) Its cause is general and ambiguous.
• B) It lasted for a brief time period.
• C) It is not action-oriented.
• D) It is a negative feeling.
• E) It is cognitive in nature.

---

Definitions:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

A federal department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food.

MyPlate

An educational tool provided by the United States Department of Agriculture to guide individuals in eating a balanced diet comprising adequate proportions of different food groups.

Dietary Reference Intakes

A set of reference values used to plan and assess nutrient intakes of healthy people, including guidelines for vitamins, minerals, and other dietary components.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

A set of recommendations aimed at promoting health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases through diet and physical activity, officially updated every five years.