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Integrating Communications, Assessment, And Tactics (ICAT) – Wetzel Practice Exam

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When emotions are _______, rational thinking is __________.
Correct Answer:
High / Low
Explanation:
Emotional arousal and cognitive control compete for brain resources. When emotions run high, the amygdala activates to protect us with quick, automatic responses, which can hijack the prefrontal circuits needed for deliberate, rational thinking. That shift tends to make thinking more impulsive, biased, and less systematic. So, in high-emotion states, rational thinking often drops. The idea that moderate or calm emotions support clearer, more careful reasoning explains why this pairing fits best.

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