3 emotions and moods Flashcards
definition affect
Defined as a broad range of feelings that people experience: moods or emotions.
definition emotions:
- caused by specific events
- very brief.
- specific and numerous in nature,
- accompanied by facial expressions.
- action-oriented.
The effect of strong emotions can override your rational thinking.
definition moods:
- cause is often general and unclear.
- last longer than emotions.
- less intense than emotions.
- more general (two dimensions: positive and negative affect; that are compose of multiple specific emotions).
- generally not indicated by distinct expressions.
- cognitive in nature.
1st view: Basic emotions:
Recognised universally, although there are disparities among cultures.
Happy :) sad :C
2nd view: emotions and moods can be distinguished on two key dimensions:
CIRCUMFLEX/BASIC MODEL
Positive v negative emotions and moods (VALENCE); Pleasantness
High vs low energy level (arousal/activation).
Hedeonic treadmill definition
the set point that we go back to whenever time passes after a positive or negative event (does not apply for traumatic events or drug abuse).
How much someone’s happiness is affected by:
- Genetics set point 50%
- Life events/circumstances 10%
- Intentional activities 40%
Affective events theory:
Employees react emotionally to things that happen to them at work, and this influences job performance and satisfaction.
Emotion regulation techniques: surface acting
show a different way of being; only works for a short period of time,
Emotion regulation techniques: deep acting:
try to convince yourself of an emotion;
it does not really work.
Emotion regulation techniques: emotional suppression
emotional suppression LOL
Emotion regulation techniques: cognitive reappraisal (common view).
the idea that we cannot change what we think:
Activating event -> consequence (emotional turmoil).
Emotion regulation techniques: cognitive reappraisal Elli’s view
Activating event -> BELIEF SYSTEM -> consequence
Thus, you CAN change what you feel by changing your beliefs.
Emotion regulation techniques: social sharing
when you feel bad, talk with close people about it.
Emotion regulation techniques: mindfulness
maintain a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing bias.
Negative emotions lead to workplace…
…deviant behaviours.
