Question

triveni and kim are riding on a roller coaster. both girls sympathetic nervous systems are active. triveni, though, feels apprehensive, whereas kim is exhilarated. which statement is most likely to be true?
kelly is experiencing emotion via the fast pathway, whereas kim is experiencing emotion via the slow pathway.
the girls differ in their overall levels of arousal.
the girls differ in the valence of their emotions.
the girls differ in physiological activity.

Explanation:

• Emotion valence refers to whether an emotion is positive or negative. Apprehension is a negative emotion, while exhilaration is positive.
• Both girls have active sympathetic nervous systems, so their overall arousal levels and physiological activity are likely similar.
• There is no information to suggest differences in emotional pathways (fast or slow).

Answer:

The girls differ in the valence of their emotions.