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This AP Psychology study guide covers emotions, including their definition as complex psychological processes (also known as affect), early theories of emotion, and the facial-feedback hypothesis. It explores the broaden-and-build theory, contrasting positive and negative emotions and their functions. The guide also examines social influences on emotions, including the concept of universal emotions, cultural display rules, and other factors like gender and age. Finally, it provides practice questions and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 13
Emotions are best described as:
Simple feelings that are purely internal
Complex psychological processes influenced by internal and external factors. 😃
Primarily driven by logic and reasoning
Purely physiological responses to stimuli