Which of the Following Is True About Emotions

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about emotions?

• A) They are experienced over several days or months.
• B) They are never caused by specific events.
• C) They are less intense than moods.
• D) They are critical to rational thinking.
• E) They are less fleeting than moods.

Identify and explain the importance of random assignment and its role in establishing causal relationships in experiments.

Distinguish between different types of research methods (e.g., experimental, correlational, and observational) and their applicabilities.

Describe the use and significance of longitudinal designs in psychological research.

Understand the concept of independent and dependent variables in experimental research.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in decision making, planning, personality expression, and moderating social behavior.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation, particularly in fear and pleasure responses.

Nerve Growth Factor

A protein essential for the growth, maintenance, and survival of certain neurons, playing a crucial role in the development and regeneration of the nervous system.

Dendritic Growth

The process by which neurons grow dendrites, the branch-like extensions that enable connections with other neurons for the transmission of information.