Psychology MCQs

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According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion:
A. There is a different pattern of physiological activity for each emotion
B. The autonomic nervous system has no role to play in emotion
C. Cognitive appraisal of the emotional situation has to take place before activation of the sympathetic nervous system can occur
D. The autonomic nervous system responds in exactly the same way to all type of emotion
Two blockbuster movies are opening on the same weekend, and Andrea is having trouble deciding which movie to see first Andrea is experiencing
A. An avoidance-approach conflict
B. An avoidance-avoidance conflict
C. Indecision
D. An approach-approach conflict
Holmes and Rahe’s Social Readjustment Rating Scale is based on an assumption that
A. Any change in life can be stressful
B. Marriage is the most stressful life event for more people.
C. Stress is largely a positive experience.
D. Conflict is the number one cause of stress.