chapter 10 part 2

Question 1

facial feedback effect

Answer 1

your facial expression tells your brain how to
feel
smile -> you’ll feel better
frown -> you’ll feel worse

Question 2

what effect/theory does the facial feedback effect support?

Answer 2

james-lange effect

Question 3

behavioral feedback effect

Answer 3

body postures & actions can affect how we feel & influence others

Question 4

3 important emotions

Answer 4

1-fear
2-anger
3-happiness

Question 5

fear

Answer 5

learning: by observation & conditioning
biology: out brain changes in response to learning (amygdala shows greater response to fear)

Question 6

what does research say causes most anger?

Answer 6

perceived misdeeds

Question 7

catharsis hypothesis

Answer 7

by expressing anger, you’re more likely to be angry

Question 8

how to rid anger

Answer 8

-wait
-prevent
-relieve stress

Question 9

what phenomenon goes with happiness?

Answer 9

feel-good, do-good phenomenon

Question 10

happiness

Answer 10

subjective well-being

Question 11

happiness principles

Answer 11

1. adaptation level principle
   —define & compare by prior experience
2. relative deprivation principle
   —compare to others

Question 12

adaptation level principle ex

Answer 12

-lived in old house growing up
-then lived in a brand new house
-upset to live in an old house again, when it made you happy before

Question 13

predictors of happiness

Answer 13

-high self-esteem
-optimistic personality
-good social support
-challenging work
-meaningful religious faith
-take care of health