Emotion and Social Behavior

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Which of the following is NOT a primary emotion according to Paul Ekman?

  1. Anger

  2. Disgust

  3. Happiness

  4. Surprise

  5. Trust


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Trust is not considered a primary emotion by Paul Ekman. The six primary emotions identified by Ekman are anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise.

What is the term for the tendency to attribute our own emotions to others?

  1. Projection

  2. Displacement

  3. Rationalization

  4. Sublimation

  5. Reaction Formation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Projection is the tendency to attribute our own emotions, thoughts, and motives to others, even when there is no evidence to support this attribution.

Which theory suggests that emotions are primarily physiological responses to external stimuli?

  1. James-Lange Theory

  2. Cannon-Bard Theory

  3. Schachter-Singer Theory

  4. Two-Factor Theory

  5. Cognitive Appraisal Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The James-Lange Theory proposes that emotions are primarily physiological responses to external stimuli, and that these physiological changes then lead to the subjective experience of emotion.

What is the term for the process of changing our emotional state by changing our thoughts?

  1. Cognitive Reappraisal

  2. Emotional Regulation

  3. Thought Suppression

  4. Defense Mechanisms

  5. Catharsis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cognitive Reappraisal is the process of changing our emotional state by changing our thoughts about the situation that is causing the emotion.

Which of the following is NOT a type of social influence?

  1. Conformity

  2. Compliance

  3. Obedience

  4. Persuasion

  5. Attraction


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Attraction is not a type of social influence. The four main types of social influence are conformity, compliance, obedience, and persuasion.

What is the term for the tendency to conform to the opinions or behaviors of others, even when we know that they are incorrect?

  1. Normative Social Influence

  2. Informational Social Influence

  3. Conformity

  4. Compliance

  5. Obedience


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Normative Social Influence is the tendency to conform to the opinions or behaviors of others, even when we know that they are incorrect, in order to be accepted by the group.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences our emotional experience?

  1. Physiological Arousal

  2. Cognitive Appraisal

  3. Social Context

  4. Personality Traits

  5. Genetics


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Genetics is not a factor that directly influences our emotional experience. The four main factors that influence our emotional experience are physiological arousal, cognitive appraisal, social context, and personality traits.

What is the term for the process of expressing our emotions in a way that is socially acceptable?

  1. Emotional Regulation

  2. Emotional Expression

  3. Emotional Suppression

  4. Emotional Catharsis

  5. Emotional Intelligence


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Emotional Expression is the process of expressing our emotions in a way that is socially acceptable.

Which of the following is NOT a type of defense mechanism?

  1. Repression

  2. Projection

  3. Rationalization

  4. Sublimation

  5. Catharsis


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Catharsis is not a type of defense mechanism. The four main types of defense mechanisms are repression, projection, rationalization, and sublimation.

What is the term for the tendency to attribute our own successes to internal factors and our own failures to external factors?

  1. Self-Serving Bias

  2. Fundamental Attribution Error

  3. Confirmation Bias

  4. Hindsight Bias

  5. Illusion of Control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-Serving Bias is the tendency to attribute our own successes to internal factors and our own failures to external factors.

Which of the following is NOT a type of nonverbal communication?

  1. Facial Expressions

  2. Body Language

  3. Eye Contact

  4. Tone of Voice

  5. Written Communication


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Written Communication is not a type of nonverbal communication. The four main types of nonverbal communication are facial expressions, body language, eye contact, and tone of voice.

What is the term for the tendency to perceive others as being more similar to ourselves than they actually are?

  1. Projection

  2. Illusion of Similarity

  3. Confirmation Bias

  4. Fundamental Attribution Error

  5. Self-Serving Bias


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Illusion of Similarity is the tendency to perceive others as being more similar to ourselves than they actually are.

Which of the following is NOT a type of emotional intelligence?

  1. Self-Awareness

  2. Self-Regulation

  3. Motivation

  4. Empathy

  5. Social Skills


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Motivation is not a type of emotional intelligence. The four main types of emotional intelligence are self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills.

What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the likelihood of negative events occurring?

  1. Optimism Bias

  2. Pessimism Bias

  3. Confirmation Bias

  4. Illusion of Control

  5. Hindsight Bias


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pessimism Bias is the tendency to overestimate the likelihood of negative events occurring.

Which of the following is NOT a type of social norm?

  1. Folkways

  2. Mores

  3. Laws

  4. Customs

  5. Values


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Values are not a type of social norm. The three main types of social norms are folkways, mores, and laws.

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