Paul Ekman,the leading researcher on the nature of facial expressions, believes that all of the following are universal expressions of emotion EXCEPT
A. Hopefulness
B. Surprise
C. Happiness
D. Contempt
Emotions Psychology MCQs
Which part of the brain seems to be the gateway of emotion?
A. Thalamus
B. Hypothalamus
C. Hippocampus
D. Amygdala
Rannit was euphoric after learning that she had been accepted by the medical school of her choice. After a new weeks, however, she is only mildly excited when she thinks about her admission to medical school. This change in her feelings can best be explained in terms of the:
A. Cannon-Bard theory.
B. Relative deprivation principle.
C. Adaptation-level phenomenon
D. Catharsis hypothesis.
When you find yourself “caught between a rock and a hard place” you are experienxcing
A. An avoidance-avoidance conflict
B. An approach-approach conflict
C. A double approach-avoidance conflict
D. An approach-avoidance conflict
After receiving an unexpected “A” on his psychology test, Jordan was easily persuaded went out for dinner. This best illustrates the:
A. Cartharsis hypothesis.
B. Relative deprivation principle.
C. Feel-good, do-good phenomenon.
D. Adaptation-level phenomenon.
Which of the following factors has been found to be clearly related to feelings of general happiness or life satisfaction?
A. Being well educated
B. Being over 50 years old
C. Having children
D. Having a meaningful religious faith
A psychotherapist suggests that Theresa can effectively reduce the anger she feels toward her ex-boy friend by tearing pictures of him into little pieces. This therapeutic technique is based on the: ___________?
A. James-Lange theory.
B. Catharsis hypothesis.
C. Relative deprivation theory.
D. Two-factor theory.
The, “Is your address(person’s address)?” asked during the administration of a lie detector test, is a(n)______question.
A. Control
B. Critical
C. Relevant
D. Irrelevant
Researchers are certain that facial expressions of_______are recognized by people of all cultures, but they are not so certain that facial expressions of______are universal.
A. Fear; interest
B. Sadness; surprise
C. Anger; contempt
D. Disgust; horror
