What are emotions? How are emotions adaptive? Give an example of an emotion exhibited in an adaptive fashion
What will be an ideal response?
* Emotions are physiological changes and conscious feelings of pleasantness or unpleasantness, aroused by external and internal stimuli that lead to behavioral reactions.
* Emotions are adaptive in that they often increase an individual's chances for survival by providing readiness for fighting and escaping (fight or flight).
* The response should also include an example of an emotion used in an adaptive manner.
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A) skipping the job analysis. B) not cross-validating a measure. C) collecting data from job applicants. D) a smaller sample size.
Which of the following is an advantage of using the dimensional view of psychological disorders?
A) The dimensional view creates a clear distinction between normal and abnormal behavior. B) The dimensional view reflects the variety and complexity of human behavior. C) The dimensional view is easier for non-experts to use when diagnosing mental illness. D) The dimensional view uses biological markers to diagnosis psychological disorders.