Question

Sandra is at a social gathering with a lot of good friends. She will likely feel that the temperature in the room is warmer than will her friend who is feeling excluded. This phenomenon is called:________.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is embodied cognition.

Explanation:

The theory of embodied cognition states that the body plays a major role in experiencing cognitive processes. This means that the way we process information is not only dependent on our brains, but our body as a whole. For example, our ability to experience physical stimulus such as warmth and cold also influences the way we interpret other non-physical situations, such as feeling excluded at a party.