Asked by Scott Grider on May 25, 2024

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The arousal that lingers after an intense argument may intensify sexual passion.This best illustrates

A) the Cannon-Bard theory.
B) the spillover effect.
C) the low road of emotional processing.
D) parasympathetic activation.

Spillover Effect

The phenomenon where an observation in one context or area influences or contributes to a reaction in another area.

Sexual Passion

Intense feelings of attraction, desire, and erotic interest towards another person.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake, alert, and engaged with the environment.

  • Acquire knowledge on the concepts of emotional arousal and their effects on behavioral patterns.
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Octavio LimpiasMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The spillover effect is the transfer of arousal from one situation to another, such as from an argument to sexual passion. This explains why the lingering arousal from an intense argument may intensify sexual passion.