EPPP Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior 2

Question 1

According to Beck's cognitive model, which cognitive distortion involves drawing a broad conclusion from a single incident?

Accepted Answer

Overgeneralization

Answer

Overgeneralization involves applying a conclusion from one event to a wide range of unrelated situations.

Question 2

The James-Lange theory of emotion proposes that:

Accepted Answer

Physiological responses precede the subjective experience of emotion

Answer

James-Lange theory holds that we perceive physiological changes first, and the subjective emotional experience follows.

Question 3

Which memory system stores general world knowledge and facts independent of personal experience?

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory

Answer

Semantic memory contains general factual knowledge about the world not tied to specific personal experiences.

Question 4

Lazarus's transactional model of stress emphasizes which two cognitive processes?

Accepted Answer

Primary and secondary appraisal

Answer

Lazarus proposed that stress results from primary appraisal (is this a threat?) and secondary appraisal (can I cope?).

Question 5

The Cannon-Bard theory of emotion differs from James-Lange in proposing that:

Accepted Answer

Thalamus simultaneously transmits signals to cortex and body

Answer

Cannon-Bard theory holds that the thalamus sends signals simultaneously to the cortex (producing emotion) and to the body (producing arousal).

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