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Why was emotion previously considered not worthy of scientific inquiry?
Why was emotion previously considered not worthy of scientific inquiry?
- Due to its lack of relevance to human behavior.
- Because it was considered individual, subjective, and mentalistic. (correct)
- Because it was extensively studied already.
- Due to its universal nature.
What hindered the study of consciousness in a similar way to emotion?
What hindered the study of consciousness in a similar way to emotion?
- Its individual and subjective nature. (correct)
- Lack of funding.
- Its popularity among researchers.
- The complexity of the topic.
How was studying emotion viewed about 15 years ago?
How was studying emotion viewed about 15 years ago?
- As the most funded topic in psychology.
- As a universally accepted field.
- As an essential area of study.
- As a non-scientific pursuit, almost like being a cook. (correct)
What is one of the current trends in psychology regarding research topics?
What is one of the current trends in psychology regarding research topics?
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What did the speaker imply about the current state of research in psychology compared to the past?
What did the speaker imply about the current state of research in psychology compared to the past?
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What did Donald Hedge say about emotion in the 1940s and 1950s?
What did Donald Hedge say about emotion in the 1940s and 1950s?
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Why is defining emotion challenging in the scientific forum?
Why is defining emotion challenging in the scientific forum?
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What did the text mention about the components of emotion?
What did the text mention about the components of emotion?
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How does emotion differ from constructs like memory and attention according to the text?
How does emotion differ from constructs like memory and attention according to the text?
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Why is it challenging to reduce subjective feelings in emotions according to the text?
Why is it challenging to reduce subjective feelings in emotions according to the text?
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