Emotion and Race

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Which theory suggests that emotions are shaped by social and cultural factors?

  1. Social constructionist theory

  2. Biological theory

  3. Evolutionary theory

  4. Cognitive theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The social constructionist theory posits that emotions are not innate but rather learned and shaped by social and cultural factors.

What is the term for the tendency to attribute certain emotions to specific racial groups?

  1. Racial bias

  2. Racial stereotyping

  3. Racial profiling

  4. Racial discrimination


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Racial stereotyping refers to the tendency to attribute certain characteristics, including emotions, to individuals based on their race or ethnicity.

Which emotion is often associated with experiences of racial discrimination?

  1. Anger

  2. Sadness

  3. Fear

  4. Guilt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anger is a common emotional response to experiences of racial discrimination, as it can be a natural reaction to feeling wronged or mistreated.

What is the term for the tendency to suppress or hide emotions in order to conform to societal expectations?

  1. Emotional suppression

  2. Emotional regulation

  3. Emotional intelligence

  4. Emotional labor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Emotional suppression refers to the conscious effort to inhibit or conceal emotions, often in order to conform to societal expectations or norms.

Which theory suggests that emotions are universal and biologically based?

  1. Social constructionist theory

  2. Biological theory

  3. Evolutionary theory

  4. Cognitive theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The biological theory of emotion posits that emotions are innate and hardwired in the brain, and that they serve an adaptive function in helping us respond to our environment.

What is the term for the tendency to experience emotions more intensely or frequently than others?

  1. Emotional sensitivity

  2. Emotional reactivity

  3. Emotional dysregulation

  4. Emotional instability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Emotional sensitivity refers to the tendency to experience emotions more intensely or frequently than others, and it can be influenced by both biological and psychological factors.

Which emotion is often associated with experiences of racial microaggressions?

  1. Anger

  2. Sadness

  3. Fear

  4. Frustration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Frustration is a common emotional response to experiences of racial microaggressions, as these subtle forms of discrimination can be difficult to address and can lead to feelings of powerlessness and annoyance.

What is the term for the tendency to express emotions in a way that is culturally appropriate?

  1. Emotional display rules

  2. Emotional regulation

  3. Emotional intelligence

  4. Emotional labor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Emotional display rules refer to the cultural norms and expectations surrounding the expression of emotions, and they can vary across different cultures and contexts.

Which theory suggests that emotions are influenced by our thoughts and beliefs?

  1. Social constructionist theory

  2. Biological theory

  3. Evolutionary theory

  4. Cognitive theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The cognitive theory of emotion posits that emotions are influenced by our thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations of events.

What is the term for the tendency to experience emotions that are incongruent with the situation?

  1. Emotional dysregulation

  2. Emotional instability

  3. Emotional lability

  4. Emotional detachment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Emotional dysregulation refers to the tendency to experience emotions that are disproportionate or inappropriate to the situation, and it can be a sign of underlying psychological distress.

Which emotion is often associated with experiences of racial prejudice?

  1. Anger

  2. Sadness

  3. Fear

  4. Disgust


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Disgust is a common emotional response to experiences of racial prejudice, as it can be a natural reaction to feeling threatened or contaminated by someone who is different.

What is the term for the tendency to experience emotions that are consistent with the situation?

  1. Emotional regulation

  2. Emotional intelligence

  3. Emotional stability

  4. Emotional well-being


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Emotional regulation refers to the ability to manage and control our emotions in a healthy and adaptive way.

Which theory suggests that emotions are shaped by our evolutionary history?

  1. Social constructionist theory

  2. Biological theory

  3. Evolutionary theory

  4. Cognitive theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The evolutionary theory of emotion posits that emotions have evolved over time to help us adapt to our environment and survive.

What is the term for the tendency to experience emotions that are intense and difficult to control?

  1. Emotional dysregulation

  2. Emotional instability

  3. Emotional lability

  4. Emotional detachment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Emotional lability refers to the tendency to experience rapid and extreme shifts in emotions, and it can be a sign of underlying psychological distress.

Which emotion is often associated with experiences of racial discrimination?

  1. Anger

  2. Sadness

  3. Fear

  4. Shame


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shame is a common emotional response to experiences of racial discrimination, as it can be a natural reaction to feeling inferior or unworthy due to one's race or ethnicity.

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