Exam 12: Motivation and Work

Social support ________ our ability to cope with stressful events.

Reduced feelings of tension following aggressive outbursts contribute to

The term catharsis refers to emotional

The third phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by

In terms of ability to recognize others' facial expressions of emotion

According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion

The second phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by

People are especially good at quickly detecting facial expressions of

People are most likely to inflate their assessments of the value of alternative medicine for the treatment of

The sympathetic nervous system is to the parasympathetic nervous system as ________ is to ________.

The instantaneous and automatic fear response we experience when unexpectedly stumbling upon a snake illustrates the importance of the

The level of arousal typically associated with peak performance tends to be

Employees who have just been laid off are asked questions that encourage them to express hostility toward their employer. Research suggests that this opportunity to vent anger will

Natural killer cells are part of the body's

Schachter's and Singer's two-factor theory emphasizes that emotion involves both

Self-control has been described as a(n) ________ that might account for the association of religious involvement and life expectancy.

The low-road pathway from the thalamus to the amygdala most directly contributes to ________ emotional responses.

During which phase of the general adaptation syndrome are organisms best able to physically cope with stress?

Attempting to alleviate stress directly by changing a stressor or how we interact with it is an example of

The closing of the vessels that nourish the heart muscle is known as