Question 1

The process of reappraisal can be used to alter the way an event impacts us emotionally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to cognitive psychologists, it is not events that cause people to feel bad, but rather the beliefs they hold about the events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The "amygdala" refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the threat alarm system in the brain. 
B) a type of emotional contagion. 
C) a reservoir of emotional memories. 
D) nonverbal reactions expressed on the face. 
E) none of the above. 
A) the threat alarm system in the brain. 
B) a type of emotional contagion. 
C) a reservoir of emotional memories. 
D) nonverbal reactions expressed on the face. 
E) none of the above.

Question 4

Reappraisal is the same thing as denying your feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The best predictor of being able to detect and interpret emotional expressions is

Accepted Answer

A) foreign travel. 
B) academic background. 
C) cultural similarity. 
D) biological sex. 
E) none of the above. 
A) foreign travel. 
B) academic background. 
C) cultural similarity. 
D) biological sex. 
E) none of the above.

Question 6

It rarely matters what channel to use when expressing an emotion (phone, e-mail, etc.)as long as you express yourself clearly and honestly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The section in the text titled "Critic's Math" was about

Accepted Answer

A) how we tend to focus on one negative criticism even in the face of 1,000 compliments. 
B) how our ability to overlook criticism will disappear as we become successful. 
C) how compliments are twice as powerful as criticism. 
D) how to calculate your emotional intelligence IQ. 
E) none of the above. 
A) how we tend to focus on one negative criticism even in the face of 1,000 compliments. 
B) how our ability to overlook criticism will disappear as we become successful. 
C) how compliments are twice as powerful as criticism. 
D) how to calculate your emotional intelligence IQ. 
E) none of the above.

Question 8

Which of the following is not characteristic of our emotions?

Accepted Answer

A) The mind plays an important role in determining emotional states. 
B) Sometimes nonverbal behavior can cause an emotional state. 
C) Bodily changes may occur, such as a churning stomach, as a result of experiencing an emotion. 
D) Most people don't overstate the strength of their feelings. 
E) none of the above 
A) The mind plays an important role in determining emotional states. 
B) Sometimes nonverbal behavior can cause an emotional state. 
C) Bodily changes may occur, such as a churning stomach, as a result of experiencing an emotion. 
D) Most people don't overstate the strength of their feelings. 
E) none of the above

Question 9

In mainstream U.S.society, we don't express our emotions very well or very frequently because

Accepted Answer

A) of social rules and roles. 
B) others put us down. 
C) we recognize so many emotions. 
D) self-disclosure is already high enough. 
E) of inadequate self-concepts. 
A) of social rules and roles. 
B) others put us down. 
C) we recognize so many emotions. 
D) self-disclosure is already high enough. 
E) of inadequate self-concepts.

Question 10

Debilitative emotions

Accepted Answer

A) are emotional counterfeits. 
B) happen only when you feel bad. 
C) detract from effective functioning. 
D) contribute to effective functioning. 
E) none of the above. 
A) are emotional counterfeits. 
B) happen only when you feel bad. 
C) detract from effective functioning. 
D) contribute to effective functioning. 
E) none of the above.

Question 11

Gene is in a great mood when he calls Mia.However, she is in a funk from a stressful day at work.After a brief chat Gene hangs up the phone feeling discouraged.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) emotional recognition. 
B) emotional memory. 
C) emotional contagion. 
D) emotional detachment. 
E) none of the above. 
A) emotional recognition. 
B) emotional memory. 
C) emotional contagion. 
D) emotional detachment. 
E) none of the above.

Question 12

Expanding your emotional vocabulary is one suggestion your text makes for expressing your emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is important to express all your emotions to all the important people in your life as soon as you experience those emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Research indicates that people from warmer climates are more emotionally expressive than people from cooler climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the suggestions made in the chapter reading about introverts?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid asking introverts why they "don't like people." 
B) Don't demand immediate feedback from an introvert. 
C) Don't interrupt once an introvert gets to talking. 
D) Give an introvert suggestions to help him come out of his shell. 
E) Do avoid asking an introvert to repeat himself. 
A) Avoid asking introverts why they "don't like people." 
B) Don't demand immediate feedback from an introvert. 
C) Don't interrupt once an introvert gets to talking. 
D) Give an introvert suggestions to help him come out of his shell. 
E) Do avoid asking an introvert to repeat himself.

Question 16

An event that generates facilitative self-talk for one person might stimulate debilitative thinking for someone else.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

People will always respect and like you more if you go out of your way to please them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The mind has little influence on our emotional states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following does the text offer as a guideline for expressing emotions?

Accepted Answer

A) The sooner a feeling is shared, the better. 
B) Try to avoid sharing negative feelings whenever possible. 
C) Share multiple feelings when appropriate. 
D) Let others know that they have caused you to feel a certain way. 
E) Try to avoid getting too emotional. 
A) The sooner a feeling is shared, the better. 
B) Try to avoid sharing negative feelings whenever possible. 
C) Share multiple feelings when appropriate. 
D) Let others know that they have caused you to feel a certain way. 
E) Try to avoid getting too emotional.

Question 20

Social rules discourage too much expression of negative emotion, but there are really no social limits to expressing positive emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The process of reappraisal can be used to alter the way an event impacts us emotionally.

According to cognitive psychologists, it is not events that cause people to feel bad, but rather the beliefs they hold about the events.

The "amygdala" refers to

Reappraisal is the same thing as denying your feelings.

The best predictor of being able to detect and interpret emotional expressions is

It rarely matters what channel to use when expressing an emotion (phone, e-mail, etc.)as long as you express yourself clearly and honestly.

The section in the text titled "Critic's Math" was about

Which of the following is not characteristic of our emotions?

In mainstream U.S.society, we don't express our emotions very well or very frequently because

Debilitative emotions

Gene is in a great mood when he calls Mia.However, she is in a funk from a stressful day at work.After a brief chat Gene hangs up the phone feeling discouraged.This is an example of

Expanding your emotional vocabulary is one suggestion your text makes for expressing your emotions.

It is important to express all your emotions to all the important people in your life as soon as you experience those emotions.

Research indicates that people from warmer climates are more emotionally expressive than people from cooler climates.

Which of the following is not one of the suggestions made in the chapter reading about introverts?

An event that generates facilitative self-talk for one person might stimulate debilitative thinking for someone else.

People will always respect and like you more if you go out of your way to please them.

The mind has little influence on our emotional states.

Which of the following does the text offer as a guideline for expressing emotions?

Social rules discourage too much expression of negative emotion, but there are really no social limits to expressing positive emotions.

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Exam 4: Emotions

The process of reappraisal can be used to alter the way an event impacts us emotionally.

According to cognitive psychologists, it is not events that cause people to feel bad, but rather the beliefs they hold about the events.

The "amygdala" refers to

Reappraisal is the same thing as denying your feelings.

The best predictor of being able to detect and interpret emotional expressions is

It rarely matters what channel to use when expressing an emotion (phone, e-mail, etc.)as long as you express yourself clearly and honestly.

The section in the text titled "Critic's Math" was about

Which of the following is not characteristic of our emotions?

In mainstream U.S.society, we don't express our emotions very well or very frequently because

Debilitative emotions

Gene is in a great mood when he calls Mia.However, she is in a funk from a stressful day at work.After a brief chat Gene hangs up the phone feeling discouraged.This is an example of

Expanding your emotional vocabulary is one suggestion your text makes for expressing your emotions.

It is important to express all your emotions to all the important people in your life as soon as you experience those emotions.

Research indicates that people from warmer climates are more emotionally expressive than people from cooler climates.

Which of the following is not one of the suggestions made in the chapter reading about introverts?

An event that generates facilitative self-talk for one person might stimulate debilitative thinking for someone else.

People will always respect and like you more if you go out of your way to please them.

The mind has little influence on our emotional states.

Which of the following does the text offer as a guideline for expressing emotions?

Social rules discourage too much expression of negative emotion, but there are really no social limits to expressing positive emotions.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Identity

Perception

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters