10 Questions
What is the term for the culturally specific standards that govern the types and frequencies of emotions that are acceptable?
Cultural display rule
Which theory of emotion suggests that emotions arise from physiological arousal?
James-Lange theory of emotion
What is the term for the individual's belief in their own capabilities or capacities to complete a task?
Self-efficacy
According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, what is the optimal level of arousal for simple tasks?
High
What is the term for the stress hormone released by the adrenal glands when encountering a stressor?
Cortisol
What is the term for the positive form of stress that is low to moderate in intensity and associated with positive feelings?
Eustress
What is the term for the set of physiological reactions that occur when an individual encounters a perceived threat?
Fight-or-flight response
What is the subfield of psychology that studies psychological influences on health, illness, and how people respond when they become ill?
Health psychology
What is the term for the sense of emotional exhaustion and cynicism in relation to one's job?
Job burnout
What is the term for the tendency toward a positive outlook and positive expectations?
Optimism
Test your knowledge of psychological concepts related to emotions and motivation, including cultural display rules, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and the James-Lange theory of emotion.
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