The evil eye, Latin American susto, and the Haitian phenomenon of voodoo death are currently viewed as examples of the
a. unsubstantiated myths that people can become ill without physical cause.
b. power of the cultural environment on our physical and psychological health.
c. power of the supernatural model of psychopathology.
d. isolated cultural phenomena with little practical significance.
Question 2An example of the relationship between emotion and health is demonstrated by the finding that
a. panic is related to poor concentration.
b. people with chronic diseases are often angry about their care.
c. those in poor physical health almost always develop psychological disorders.
d. anger increases the risk of heart disease.
Question 3You and a friend are lost while walking on a street in a foreign city. A stranger approaches, and you are concerned that the stranger may try to mug you. Your friend assumes that the stranger is approaching to give you directions. As the stranger approaches, you experience fear, but your friend experiences relief. Your different emotional reactions can be explained by the ________ theory of emotion.
a. physiological
b. neurological
c. affective
d. cognitive
Question 4Emotion is generally thought to be comprised of
a. behavior, physiology, and cognition.
b. mood and affect.
c. Primarily cognition.
d. Primarily physiology.
Question 5The primary function of human capability for strong emotions appears to be
a. survival.
b. recreation.
c. empathy.
d. creativity.
Question 6According to Seligman, if a person who is faced with considerable stress and difficulty in his or her life displays an optimistic, upbeat attitude, he or she is likely to function better psychologically and physically. He called this
a. learned optimism.
b. learned helplessness.
c. learned awareness.
d. learned predictability.
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