Ch 12 - Vocab Flashcards
microexpressions
very brief, sudden emotional expressions
autonomic nervous system
the section of the nervous system that controls the organs
sympathetic nervous system
arouses the body for vigorous action
parasympathetic nervous system
consists of neurons whose axons extend from the medulla
james-lange theory
your interpretation of a stimulus evokes autonomic changes and sometimes muscle actions. Your perception of those changes is the feeling aspect of your emotion.
“caged bear vs. circus bear”
pure autonomic failure
an uncommon condition with unknown cause, the autonomic nervous system stop regulating the organs.
schachter and singer’s theory of emotions
the intensity of the physiological state-that is, the degree of sympathetic nervous system arousal-determines the intensity of the emotion, but a cognitive appraisal of the situation identifies the type of emotion.
you are going on a first date with someone you hope will find you exciting. According to schachter and singer’s theory, should you plan a date walking through a art gallery or riding on roller coasters?
roller coaster. if your date gets emotionally excited, he or she may attribute the arousal to you.
duchenne smile
the full expression, including the muscles around the eyes
in what way does prefrontal context damage interfere with decision making?
people with damaged to the prefrontal cortex cannot imagine feeling good or bad after various outcomes; therefore, they see little reason to prefer one outcome to another
emotional intelligence
the ability to perceive, imagine, and understand emotions and to use that information in making decisions.
health psychology
addresses how people’s behavior influences health
stress
the nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it
cortisol
which enhances metabolism and increases the supply of sugar and other fuels to the cells
type a personality
highly competitive, insisting on winning always. they are impatient always in a hurry, and often hostile.
