AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which psychological concept would predict that smiling warmly on the outside would cause you to feel better on the inside?
A
Relative Deprivation
B
Mimicry
C
Empathy
D
Facial feedback effect
E
Catharsis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -D. Explanation: The facial feedback effect is a phenomenon wherein the facial expressions associated with emotion, even if artificially manipulated, produce or amplify actual emotions. Researchers have found that simply activating the facial muscles that produce a smile can make one feel happier (see pages 447-448).

Detailed explanation-2: -1 ravenous, famishing, starving.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following statements about drive theory is incorrect? incorrect: According to drive theory, once our behavior successfully reduces a drive, we are more likely to repeat the behavior if the drive reoccurs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why does further weight loss come slowly following a rapid loss during the initial three weeks of a rigorous diet? The body reacts as if it’s being starved and metabolic rates drop.

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