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Psychology: The Role of Emotions in Moral Decision Making

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Psychology: The Role of Emotions in Moral Decision Making

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Which emotion helps us react quickly in response to danger?

Guilt

Fear (correct)

Shame

Embarrassment

Why are emotions useful in handling threats?

To create rational thinking

To slow down reactions

To provide speedy reactions (correct)

To confuse the individual

What is the main social value of emotions according to the passage?

They bind communities together (correct)

They encourage mutual extinction

They promote self-serving behaviors

They enhance individual defense mechanisms

What is the role of emotions in sealing a Social Contract?

To create a system of ethics for protecting the species Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the more self-serving and animalistic emotions?

Basic emotions Signup and view all the answers

What was Paul Ekman's contribution to understanding emotions?

He labeled basic emotions in his work with tribes in Papua New Guinea Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the 'self-conscious' emotions from the 'basic' emotions?

They require a highly developed sense of self-reflection to be felt. Signup and view all the answers

How do the 'basic' emotions help individuals according to the text?

By serving the individual more directly than the group. Signup and view all the answers

Which emotion is NOT typically listed as one of the 'basic' emotions shared with animals?

Contempt Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key benefits mentioned in the text for stopping and thinking before making a decision?

Allows for more disciplined decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what should be clarified before making ethical choices?

Short-term and long-term aims Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as crucial when determining facts to make an intelligent choice?

Evaluating the credibility of information sources Signup and view all the answers