MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 65: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 65

5. Experiencing emotion involves three components, which are:

  • A. behavioral, reactionary, and cognitive.
  • B. emotional, physical, and mental.
  • C. physiological, cognitive, and behavioral.
  • D. emotional, cognitive, and behavioral.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The three components of emotion are the physiological (changes in the sympathetic nervous system), cognitive (subjective interpretation of an emotion), and behavioral (facial expressions and body language) responses.

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