Question 1

Why is it so difficult to manage grief?

Accepted Answer

Grief is more painful than other emotion

Question 2

Without feedback, we experience difficulty in feeling empathy and gauging the appropriateness of our emotional expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the textbook, women seem more likely to experience and express emotions that support relationships, while simultaneously repressing those emotions that assert their self-interests over others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

People who demonstrate high agreeableness are better able to manage their emotions, and they report being happier than those who demonstrate low agreeableness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Research shows that highly neurotic people tend to focus on negative events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Your girlfriend receives a flirty e-mail from her ex, then tells you it means nothing to her. However, you feel upset. If you rethink why you feel threatened by the e-mail, what emotion management strategy are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)  suppression 
B)  encounter avoidance 
C)  reappraisal 
D)  venting 
E)  encounter structuring 
A)  suppression 
B)  encounter avoidance 
C)  reappraisal 
D)  venting 
E)  encounter structuring

Question 7

Reappraisal is effective because it is employed before a large emotional reaction occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following has a measurable influence on one's happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  social or economic class 
B)  age 
C)  gender 
D)  ethnicity 
E)  rigorous physical exercise 
A)  social or economic class 
B)  age 
C)  gender 
D)  ethnicity 
E)  rigorous physical exercise

Question 9

In terms of the impact of gender upon emotion, which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women and men experience emotion with similar levels of intensity. 
B)  Women seem to experience higher levels of anger. 
C)  Men seem to experience higher levels of guilt. 
D)  Men seem to experience higher levels of sadness. 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  Women and men experience emotion with similar levels of intensity. 
B)  Women seem to experience higher levels of anger. 
C)  Men seem to experience higher levels of guilt. 
D)  Men seem to experience higher levels of sadness. 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 10

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The sharing of messages that express emotional support or offer personal assistance.

Accepted Answer

A)  anger 
B)  blended emotions 
C)  catharsis 
D)  chronic hostility 
E)  deactivation
F) emotion
G) emotion management
H) emotion-sharing
I) emotional contagion
J) emotional intelligence
K) encounter avoidance
L) encounter structuring
M) feelings
N) grief
O) Jefferson strategy
P) moods
Q) neuroticism
R) primary emotions
S) reappraisal
T) supportive communication
U) suppression
V) venting 
A)  anger 
B)  blended emotions 
C)  catharsis 
D)  chronic hostility 
E)  deactivation
F) emotion
G) emotion management
H) emotion-sharing
I) emotional contagion
J) emotional intelligence
K) encounter avoidance
L) encounter structuring
M) feelings
N) grief
O) Jefferson strategy
P) moods
Q) neuroticism
R) primary emotions
S) reappraisal
T) supportive communication
U) suppression
V) venting

Question 11

Passion

Accepted Answer

A)  is a blended emotion. 
B)  is composed of surprise and joy. 
C)  includes positive feelings of excitement and amazement. 
D)  includes feelings of sexual attraction. 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  is a blended emotion. 
B)  is composed of surprise and joy. 
C)  includes positive feelings of excitement and amazement. 
D)  includes feelings of sexual attraction. 
E)  all of the options are correct

Question 12

If Marco exhibits high extraversion, he is likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  cope successfully with stress and his emotions. 
B)  have a hard time managing his emotions. 
C)  focus his attention on negative events. 
D)  be less skilled at communication. 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  cope successfully with stress and his emotions. 
B)  have a hard time managing his emotions. 
C)  focus his attention on negative events. 
D)  be less skilled at communication. 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 13

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The tendency to shy away from people, places, or activities that provoke unwanted emotions.

Accepted Answer

A)  anger 
B)  blended emotions 
C)  catharsis 
D)  chronic hostility 
E)  deactivation
F) emotion
G) emotion management
H) emotion-sharing
I) emotional contagion
J) emotional intelligence
K) encounter avoidance
L) encounter structuring
M) feelings
N) grief
O) Jefferson strategy
P) moods
Q) neuroticism
R) primary emotions
S) reappraisal
T) supportive communication
U) suppression
V) venting 
A)  anger 
B)  blended emotions 
C)  catharsis 
D)  chronic hostility 
E)  deactivation
F) emotion
G) emotion management
H) emotion-sharing
I) emotional contagion
J) emotional intelligence
K) encounter avoidance
L) encounter structuring
M) feelings
N) grief
O) Jefferson strategy
P) moods
Q) neuroticism
R) primary emotions
S) reappraisal
T) supportive communication
U) suppression
V) venting

Question 14

High-extraversion people report being better able to manage their emotional communication than low-extraversion people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a common method for managing emotions after they have been triggered?

Accepted Answer

A)  suppression 
B)  reappraisal 
C)  encounter structuring 
D)  sublimation 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  suppression 
B)  reappraisal 
C)  encounter structuring 
D)  sublimation 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 16

Some of the six primary emotions are linked to distinct patterns of internal physiological arousal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Irrespective of culture, women experience more feelings of anger and men experience more feelings of guilt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Intense sadness resulting from the loss of a loved one is called

Accepted Answer

A)  grief 
B)  sadness 
C)  anger 
D)  ambivalence 
E)  depression 
A)  grief 
B)  sadness 
C)  anger 
D)  ambivalence 
E)  depression

Question 19

Which of the following emotions results from the blocking of one's goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  anger 
B)  surprise 
C)  sadness 
D)  fear 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  anger 
B)  surprise 
C)  sadness 
D)  fear 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 20

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The process of systematically desensitizing oneself to emotional experiences.

Accepted Answer

A)  anger 
B)  blended emotions 
C)  catharsis 
D)  chronic hostility 
E)  deactivation
F) emotion
G) emotion management
H) emotion-sharing
I) emotional contagion
J) emotional intelligence
K) encounter avoidance
L) encounter structuring
M) feelings
N) grief
O) Jefferson strategy
P) moods
Q) neuroticism
R) primary emotions
S) reappraisal
T) supportive communication
U) suppression
V) venting 
A)  anger 
B)  blended emotions 
C)  catharsis 
D)  chronic hostility 
E)  deactivation
F) emotion
G) emotion management
H) emotion-sharing
I) emotional contagion
J) emotional intelligence
K) encounter avoidance
L) encounter structuring
M) feelings
N) grief
O) Jefferson strategy
P) moods
Q) neuroticism
R) primary emotions
S) reappraisal
T) supportive communication
U) suppression
V) venting

Why is it so difficult to manage grief?

Without feedback, we experience difficulty in feeling empathy and gauging the appropriateness of our emotional expression.

According to the textbook, women seem more likely to experience and express emotions that support relationships, while simultaneously repressing those emotions that assert their self-interests over others.

People who demonstrate high agreeableness are better able to manage their emotions, and they report being happier than those who demonstrate low agreeableness.

Research shows that highly neurotic people tend to focus on negative events.

Your girlfriend receives a flirty e-mail from her ex, then tells you it means nothing to her. However, you feel upset. If you rethink why you feel threatened by the e-mail, what emotion management strategy are you using?

Reappraisal is effective because it is employed before a large emotional reaction occurs.

Which of the following has a measurable influence on one's happiness?

In terms of the impact of gender upon emotion, which of the following is TRUE?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The sharing of messages that express emotional support or offer personal assistance.

Passion

If Marco exhibits high extraversion, he is likely to

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The tendency to shy away from people, places, or activities that provoke unwanted emotions.

High-extraversion people report being better able to manage their emotional communication than low-extraversion people.

Which of the following is a common method for managing emotions after they have been triggered?

Some of the six primary emotions are linked to distinct patterns of internal physiological arousal.

Irrespective of culture, women experience more feelings of anger and men experience more feelings of guilt.

Intense sadness resulting from the loss of a loved one is called

Which of the following emotions results from the blocking of one's goals?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The process of systematically desensitizing oneself to emotional experiences.

Introducing Interpersonal Communication

Considering Self

Perceiving Others

Understanding Culture

Listening Actively

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Managing Conflict and Power

Relationships With Romantic Partners

Relationships With Family Members

Relationships With Friends

Filters

Exam 4: Experiencing and Expressing Emotions

Why is it so difficult to manage grief?

Without feedback, we experience difficulty in feeling empathy and gauging the appropriateness of our emotional expression.

According to the textbook, women seem more likely to experience and express emotions that support relationships, while simultaneously repressing those emotions that assert their self-interests over others.

People who demonstrate high agreeableness are better able to manage their emotions, and they report being happier than those who demonstrate low agreeableness.

Research shows that highly neurotic people tend to focus on negative events.

Your girlfriend receives a flirty e-mail from her ex, then tells you it means nothing to her. However, you feel upset. If you rethink why you feel threatened by the e-mail, what emotion management strategy are you using?

Reappraisal is effective because it is employed before a large emotional reaction occurs.

Which of the following has a measurable influence on one's happiness?

In terms of the impact of gender upon emotion, which of the following is TRUE?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The sharing of messages that express emotional support or offer personal assistance.

Passion

If Marco exhibits high extraversion, he is likely to

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The tendency to shy away from people, places, or activities that provoke unwanted emotions.

High-extraversion people report being better able to manage their emotional communication than low-extraversion people.

Which of the following is a common method for managing emotions after they have been triggered?

Some of the six primary emotions are linked to distinct patterns of internal physiological arousal.

Irrespective of culture, women experience more feelings of anger and men experience more feelings of guilt.

Intense sadness resulting from the loss of a loved one is called

Which of the following emotions results from the blocking of one's goals?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The process of systematically desensitizing oneself to emotional experiences.

Introducing Interpersonal Communication

Considering Self

Perceiving Others

Understanding Culture

Listening Actively

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Managing Conflict and Power

Relationships With Romantic Partners

Relationships With Family Members

Relationships With Friends

Filters