Deck 4: Emotions: Feeling, Thinking, and Communicating

Question 1

David's parents are emotionally dismissive.Which of the following is likely to happen to David?

A) There will be no impact.
B) He will develop behaviour problems.
C) He will have exceptional behaviour since he will try to please his parents.
D) He will have good communication skills.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What is a milder form of "ecstatic"?

A) annoyed
B) anxious
C) content
D) enthusiastic

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What is the process by which emotions are transferred from one person to another?

A) emotional coaching
B) emotionally dismissive
C) emotional contagion
D) emotional labour

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following emotions are common primary emotions among people worldwide?

A) anger, anxiety, joy, and sadness
B) anger, joy, love, and sadness
C) anger, fear, joy, and sadness
D) anxiety, joy, love, and sadness

Question 5

You fail your first major test for your nursing assistant program,while some less ambitious classmates did well.Your self-esteem is shattered.You lack confidence as you study for your next test; however,you start telling yourself that this is an opportunity to learn more effective studying skills.What is this behaviour an example of?

A) reappraisal
B) cognitive interpretation
C) self-talk
D) rethinking

Question 6

Rob must do a presentation on the Child and Youth Worker Program to a group of high school students.He has an empty feeling in the pit of his stomach,tense muscles,and a headache.Which component of emotional reactions is Rob experiencing?

A) cognitive interpretations
B) nonverbal reactions
C) physiological factors
D) proprioceptive interpretations

Question 7

Heather is very aware of how she is feeling and she manages her emotions well when at work.She is also very sensitive to the needs of her clients.What is Heather demonstrating?

A) reappraisal
B) emotional intelligence
C) emotion labour
D) emotional contagion

Question 8

Which statement best describes the expression of emotions in collectivistic cultures?

A) Expression of negative emotions towards a member of the in-group is encouraged.
B) Expression of negative emotions towards outsiders is discouraged.
C) Emotions are perceived as more intense than in individualistic cultures.
D) The display of certain emotions is considered less appropriate than in individualistic cultures.

Question 9

Which term refers to the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and be sensitive to others' feelings?

A) emotional intelligence
B) empathy
C) reappraisal
D) sympathy

Question 10

According to research on facial expressions and emotional states,what will happen if you put on a happy facial expression?

A) You will counter-react and feel irritable or resentful.
B) You will actually feel better in the rest of your body.
C) You will intensify whatever feeling you have at the time.
D) There will be no significant impact on your internal emotional state.

Question 11

Which term refers to rethinking the meaning of emotionally charged events in ways that alters their emotional impact?

A) emotional intelligence
B) empathy
C) reappraisal
D) cognitive interpretations

Question 12

After her girlfriend successfully lands her parachute jump,Chantal is visibly relieved but heatedly scolds her for taking such a risk.What is this an example of?

A) intense vs. mild emotions
B) mixed emotions
C) primary emotions
D) the influence of gender

Question 13

Fury is to annoyance as adoring is to which of the following emotions?

A) infatuation
B) liking
C) loathing
D) loving

Question 14

Sky's parents have given her skills to communicate her emotions.What parenting style did they practise?

A) emotional coaching
B) emotionally dismissive
C) emotional contagion
D) emotional labour

Question 15

Suzette is driving to work.She hits the breaks to stop at the red light but slides right into the intersection because the road is so icy.As this happens,her heart starts racing and her muscles tense up.She grimaces as she tightens her grip on the steering wheel.She thinks,"Oh no! I'm going to be hit!" Which component of emotions is present in this situation?

A) personality
B) physiological changes
C) reappraisal
D) verbal expression

Question 16

Which statement best describes the relationship between personality and emotions?

A) Extraverts report more positive emotions than introverts report.
B) Extraverts and introverts differ in the positive emotions they feel but are similar in the experience of negative emotions.
C) Studies of brain activity show little difference in emotional reactivity between extraverts and neurotic personalities.
D) Introverts and neurotic personalities experience similar positive and negative emotions.

Question 17

Which term best describes a clenched fist or a sudden change in vocal pitch?

A) cognitive interpretations
B) nonverbal reactions
C) physio-emotional changes
D) proprioceptive stimuli

Question 18

Stacy and Jon are fighting,and both are experiencing physiological changes such as increased heart rate and blood pressure.What are they experiencing?

A) emotion labour
B) mixed emotions
C) debilitative emotions
D) flooding

Question 19

Which of the following do social scientists generally agree that are included in the phenomena we label as "feelings"?

A) sensing, interpreting, and encoding
B) cognitive interpretations, and verbal and nonverbal expressions
C) physiological changes, cognitive recognition, and verbal expressions
D) physiological changes, nonverbal reactions, verbal expressions, and cognitive interpretations

Question 20

Which term refers to the notion that managing,and even suppressing,emotions is both appropriate and necessary?

A) emotional coaching
B) emotionally dismissive
C) emotional contagion
D) emotional labour

Question 21

Which of the following best describes social convention?

A) acting in ways that are acceptable within our society
B) a social gathering
C) a group of people
D) behaviour that is socially unacceptable

Question 22

Your friend asks about your date and then storms out of the room when you start to tell her about it.You talk with her later and say,"I feel you've been rude." What is a better statement in order to clearly express your feelings?

A) "I feel that what you did isn't right."
B) "I think you ignored me, and I feel that's unfair."
C) "I'm disappointed you didn't stay to hear about my date."
D) "You're made me mad by not listening to me."

Question 23

Manuel feels as though he often has to hide his feelings when hanging out with his friends.What is this an example of?

A) emotional intelligence
B) emotional contagion
C) emotion labour
D) fear of self-disclosure

Question 24

Which statement offers the best advice for expressing emotions?

A) Express only positive emotions.
B) Carefully limit your emotional expression.
C) Express all your emotions to those closest to you.
D) Wait for an appropriate time to express your emotions.

Question 25

Which statement best describes the relationship between gender differences and emotional expression?

A) Women are more reluctant to express feelings of vulnerability and sadness.
B) Men are more likely to express positive feelings and talk about their strengths.
C) Men and women are equally sensitive to others' emotional reactions.
D) Emotional expression between men and women is insignificant.

Question 26

Bill always has a negative mood at work.He constantly complains about management and how much he hates his job.Whenever Bill joins his co-workers for lunch people leave feeling angry and dissatisfied with their job.Which term best describes Bill's impact on his co-workers?

A) debilitative emotions
B) emotional contagion
C) presenting self
D) social transmission

Question 27

What kind of impact does the over expression of emotions have on people?

A) no impact
B) improved relationships
C) increase in blood pressure
D) decrease in blood pressure

Question 28

The mood of the party was pleasant but subdued.Then Bruce arrived.He was animated,upbeat,and outgoing.Soon most of the people at the partly were laughing and joking.Which of the following describes Bruce's impact on the party?

A) emotional contagion
B) empathy
C) presenting self
D) social transmission

Question 29

Which of the following best improves the emotional statement "I'm little angry and I wonder why you think you can behave like that"?

A) "You're making me so upset."
B) "Your emotions are getting the best of you right now."
C) "I'm upset that you've spent so much on clothes this month."
D) "I can't figure out what to do when you go beyond our budget."

Question 30

Which statement describes a feeling most clearly?

A) "I get embarrassed when you tease me about my big nose."
B) "I get a little confused when you tease me about my accent."
C) "You're driving me crazy with that teasing."
D) "I get upset when you tease me."

Question 31

Which statement is the best advice for sharing feelings?

A) Express only primary feelings.
B) Accept responsibility for your own feelings.
C) Express your feelings as soon as they occur.
D) Recognize that feeling and acting out the feeling are the same.

Question 32

What is ineffective about this feeling statement: "I feel you are messy."

A) It doesn't clearly describe the speaker's feeling.
B) It describes the other person's behaviour too specifically.
C) It places responsibility for the feeling on the other person.
D) It doesn't describe the action of the other person.

Question 33

Jack is normally a very confidant young man; however,recently he has been questioning his ability to do his job.He doesn't want to talk about this to anyone.What is Jack experiencing?

A) fear of self-disclosure
B) fear of social conventions
C) fear of emotion labour
D) fear of emotion contagion

Question 34

Compared to men,what emotion are women less likely to express?

A) confidence
B) contentment
C) anger
D) sadness

Question 35

You're frustrated with your friend's habit of offering unsolicited advice on your relationship.Which statement is a useful guideline for expressing your feelings?

A) Play it cool at first; don't let your co-worker know how much the advice irritates you.
B) Demonstrate the strength of your feelings by refusing to talk with your co-worker for a while.
C) Say you're annoyed by one specific piece of advice because you'd prefer to make your own decision on that matter.
D) Share positive feelings about your friendship along with your irritation.

Question 36

According to the textbook,which statement is a guideline for expressing emotions?

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.

Question 37

Which statement best describes the relationship between gender differences and emotional expression?

A) Men are more likely to be sensitive to others' emotional reactions.
B) Women are more likely to express feelings of vulnerability and sadness.
C) Women are more likely to express positive feelings and talk about their strengths.
D) Men are more likely to express feelings of vulnerability and sadness to male friends.

Question 38

Hans and Tina are at an office party and Hans becomes loud and boisterous.The next day when they are at home,Tina blurts out to Hans,"You annoy me so much when you act like that!" What guideline for expressing emotion should Tina have followed instead?

A) Describe your feelings clearly.
B) Accept responsibility for your feelings.
C) Consider when and where to express your feelings.
D) Recognize the difference between feeling, talking, and acting.

Question 39

Which of the following improves the expression of emotion in the statement "You're making me anxious"?

A) "Your fast driving is not making me feel very safe."
B) "I feel nervous when you drive over the speed limit."
C) "I feel like taking the keys because of your speeding."
D) "I feel like I should drive because you are a bad driver."

Question 40

What kind of impact does the under expression of emotions have on people?

A) no impact
B) improved relationships
C) improved health status
D) a decline in health status

Question 41

What dimension of the perception process is most closely related to self-talk?

A) integration
B) interpretation
C) organization
D) selection

Question 42

Which term refers to the idea that mediated channels can lend themselves to expressing negative emotions more easily?

A) emotional outburst
B) internet rage
C) flaming
D) fanning

Question 43

You are annoyed that your co-workers talk about people behind their backs.According to cognitive psychology,which of the following is the cause of your feelings?

A) the way in which your co-workers discuss people
B) the belief that your co-workers should behave in a certain way
C) the self-fulfilling prophecies your co-workers impose on you
D) the victim mentality that arises from the fallacy of perfection

Question 44

Leslie is upset with one of her group members in school.Leslie decides to send her an email expressing how she feels.She ends up expressing a number of negative emotions that she would not have expressed in person.What is this an example of?

A) mediated communication
B) emotional outburst
C) inappropriate emotional expression
D) flaming

Question 45

What dimension of the perception process is the relationship between thinking and feeling most closely related to?

A) integration
B) interpretation
C) organization
D) selection

Question 46

Which term refers to emotions that contribute to effective functioning?

A) debilitative emotions
B) facilitative emotions
C) emotional intelligence
D) emotional contagion

Question 47

André felt angry when Tasleem,a woman he'd gone out with twice,went out with Rolf.According to a cognitive psychologist,what is the direct reason for André's anger?

A) Rolf's betrayal of André
B) Tasleem going out with André
C) Tasleem and Rolf's lack of sensitivity
D) André's belief that Tasleem should go out only with him

Question 48

Which term refers to the act of dwelling persistently on negative thoughts that,in turn,intensify negative feelings?

A) debilitative emotions
B) negative self-talk
C) rumination
D) fallacies

Question 49

What do most of the feelings we experience result from?

A) activating events
B) beliefs we hold
C) other people's actions
D) self-fulfilling prophecies

Question 50

Patti tells Paul that she is feeling excited,happy,and nervous for her speech tomorrow.What is Patti doing?

A) expressing mixed emotions
B) expressing multiple feelings
C) expanding her emotional vocabulary
D) recognizing her feelings

Question 51

Which term refers to emotions that prevent a person from functioning effectively?

A) debilitative emotions
B) facilitative emotions
C) emotional rumination
D) emotional contagion

Question 52

What two things distinguish facilitative feelings from debilitative feelings?

A) intensity and duration
B) intention and intensity
C) interpretation and intention
D) longevity and interpretation

Question 53

Why have researchers identified some people as "affectively" oriented?

A) They are aware of their cognitive states.
B) They effectively express their emotions.
C) They use their feelings to inform their decisions.
D) They monitor the verbal messages they send to others.

Question 54

What is the statement "I feel like quitting my job" an example of?

A) a feeling statement
B) a situational emotion
C) an emotional intention
D) an emotionally counterfeit statement

Question 55

Bibin cannot stop thinking about his presentation that is coming up.He keeps thinking that he is going to make a fool of himself and that he isn't prepared.The more he thinks these thoughts the more anxious he gets.What is this an example of?

A) having debilitative thoughts
B) ruminating
C) creating a self-fulfilling prophecy
D) subscribing to the fallacy of perfection

Question 56

"Be mindful of the communication channel." What is this guideline particularly relevant to?

A) cross-cultural communication
B) mediated-communication
C) self-management
D) teamwork

Question 57

Which statement best describes debilitative emotions?

A) They are emotional counterfeits.
B) They are intense but usually last a short time.
C) They keep you from effectively relating to others.
D) They are feelings that last a long time but not at a level that significantly impacts normal functioning.

Question 58

Sandeep felt discouraged when he got a "C" on his speech for his Police Foundations class.According to cognitive psychologists,what is the basic reason for Sandeep's discouragement?

A) Sandeep giving an average speech
B) Sandeep's parents' expectations of him
C) Sandeep thinking he should get an "A"
D) Sandeep's friend getting a "B" for the same speech

Question 59

Which statement best describes facilitative emotions?

A) They contribute to effective functioning.
B) They are more common in other cultures.
C) They usually happen when you feel positive.
D) They keep you from communicating effectively.

Question 60

Which statement best describes debilitative emotions?

A) They are emotional counterfeits.
B) They happen only when you feel bad.
C) They keep you from communicating effectively.
D) They contribute to effective functioning when in combination with facilitative emotions.

Question 61

"You always leave your clothes on the floor!" What fallacy is this statement an example of?

A) approval
B) causation
C) overgeneralization
D) shoulds

Question 62

Dejan has been feeling anxious,having a lot of self-doubt,and has been thinking negatively about his performance in school in the Child and Youth Worker program.He recognizes that his thoughts are inaccurate,so every time he has a negative thought he says something positive about his work performance to himself.What is Dejan doing?

A) reappraising her irrational beliefs
B) recording her self-talk
C) monitoring her emotional reactions
D) noticing the event that activates her negative thoughts

Question 63

"My Mom ought to understand how I am feeling right now." What fallacy is this person falling victim to?

A) approval
B) helplessness
C) perfection
D) shoulds

Question 64

You believe that your boss is entirely are responsible for your negative feelings rather than your own self-talk.What fallacy are you falling victim to?

A) approval
B) causation
C) displacement
D) overgeneralization

Question 65

Which of the following are parts of the procedure for dealing with debilitative feelings?

A) Pay attention to your self-talk and analyze your motives.
B) Identify the activating event and confront the problem person.
C) Analyze your emotional reactions and dispute the negative emotions.
D) Become more aware of your emotional responses and replace your irrational beliefs.

Question 66

You believe that you should be able to complete all of your work with no mistakes.What fallacy are you falling victim to?

A) approval
B) overgeneralization
C) perfection
D) shoulds

Question 67

What is the result of subscribing to the fallacy of catastrophic expectations?

A) physiological noise
B) reflected appraisals
C) self-fulfilling prophecies
D) erroneous perception checking

Question 68

What are today's employers are looking for in new employees?

A) emotional intelligence
B) moral integrity
C) self-management
D) teamwork

Question 69

Which term refers to debilitative feelings that come from accepting irrational thoughts?

A) debilitative emotions
B) rumination
C) fallacies
D) negative self-talk

Question 70

After a disagreement with Sara about the best care plan for a patient,Jim thinks to himself,"Maybe I should have done that procedure differently." What is this an example of?

A) other-imposed self-fulfilling prophecy
B) reflected appraisal
C) self-monitoring
D) self-talk

Question 71

Which statements best describes self-talk?

A) It can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies.
B) It causes debilitative emotions.
C) It facilitates better communication.
D) It occurs independently of the perception process.

Question 72

What do people who subscribe to the fallacy of perfection believe?

A) Perfection requires much effort.
B) They need to be perfect to be happy.
C) They should be able to handle any situation with confidence and skill.
D) There's no point in striving to improve since perfection is unattainable.

Question 73

According to cognitive psychology,where do many of our debilitative feelings come from?

A) the way others treat us
B) experiencing negative activating events
C) accepting irrational beliefs which lead to illogical conclusions
D) the anxiety we experience when others place expectations on us

Question 74

Debbie believes that it is not just desirable but vital to get the acceptance of everyone in her class.What fallacy is she falling victim to?

A) approval
B) overgeneralization
C) perfection
D) shoulds

Question 75

According to research,what quality do the most successful nurses demonstrate?

A) rational thinking
B) positive self-talk
C) high emotional intelligence
D) strong technical skills

Question 76

Which of the following is an example of the fallacy of causation?

A) "My boss never compliments me."
B) "Bruce always makes excuses."
C) "I know I shouldn't eat junk food every night but I can't help myself.
D) "I hurt Laura's feelings yesterday when I asked her to stop being so critical."

Question 77

"All women are overly emotional.I'm not getting into another relationship again!" What fallacy is this statement an example of?

A) causation
B) overgeneralization
C) perfection
D) shoulds

Question 78

John has a tendency to believe that if something bad can happen it will happen to him.This is causing him a lot of anxiety in his job and he wants to change this.Every time he thinks something bad is going to happen,he stops and writes down what he thought.What is John doing?

A) reappraising his irrational beliefs
B) recording his self-talk
C) monitoring his emotional reactions
D) noticing the event that activates his negative thoughts

Question 79

Kim believes that her life will never be satisfying because she had a difficult childhood.What fallacy is Kim falling victim to?

A) approval
B) catastrophic expectations
C) causation
D) helplessness

Question 80

Which of the following is an example of the fallacy of causation?

A) "I'm no good at anything!"
B) "Everybody is against me."
C) "People at parties make me nervous."
D) "If I ask her/him for a date the answer will probably be no."