Topic 5 Practice Test - Emotions and Emotional Intelligence

An emotion is a complex pattern of changes, including physiological arousal, feelings, cognitive processes, and behavioral reactions, made in response to a situation perceived to be personally significant

The limbic system is more developed among adolescents that their frontal cortex.

Emotions have a unique physiological responses which distinguish one emotion from the other. 

Anna wanted to ask her mom for money since she wanted to watch her favorite band's online concert. As she approached her mom, she saw her scolding her younger brother. Anna thought it was not the best time to ask her mother. 

What function of emotion caused Anna's behavior?

Your older sister had been nagging you for using her laptop earlier today. You kept quiet as she continuously scolds you. What type of response are you using in this situation?

The statement "I am embarrassed because my face is red." shows which theory of emotion?

“I’m shaking and feeling afraid at the same time.”

The snarling dog is dangerous and therefore

I should feel afraid.”

While strolling, Sandy heard someone screaming nearby. She noticed other people running away. Because of this, she felt nervous and experienced numbness. This best describes which theory of emotion?

While walking along the hallway, Jane saw her classmate, Albert, tripped over. She was shocked and at the same time wanted to laugh because of the unexpected scenario. Jane tried to repress herself from laughing by pressing her hands over her face. In the end, Jane was successful in repressing her emotions. This scenario is explained by:  

After winning a journalism writing competition in feature writing category, Lia thought that she is best suited to pursue either Journalism or Communication Arts. She was excited because she finally has an idea what to apply for in college. This made her all of her senses heightened more than ever.

Which theory of emotion includes cognitive appraisal and the arousal of the autonomic system prior to the experience of emotion?

"I am nervous because my stomach is fluttering."

On the first day of classes, Thea felt her heart beat skipped faster. She looked around the classroom and only saw unfamiliar faces. She thought that it would be difficult for her to adjust in a new environment. She knew she had to do something with the anxiety she felt. 

Function of EQ: Recognizes and accepts one’s feelings whether its positive or negative.