Chapter 17-2

Question 1

Metacommunication definition:

Answer 1

A signal that acts as a ‘scene setter’

Question 2

Darwin claimed emotions can evolve into ____:

Answer 2

Communication signals

Question 3

‘Common-sense’ view of emotion:

Answer 3

Stimulus - emotion - autonomic/skeletal response

Question 4

James-Lange theory of emotion:

Answer 4

Stimulus - autonomic/skeletal response - emotion

Question 5

Cannon-Bard theory of emotion:

Answer 5

Stimulus - emotion

Question 6

The limbic system:

Answer 6

A group of large, mainly subcortical nuclei

Question 7

Main structures of limbic system:

Answer 7

• Amygdala
• Hippocampus
• Fornix
• Septum
• Mammilary bodies

Question 8

Main functions of limbic system:

Answer 8

• Regulation of motivated behaviours
• Regulation of emotion
• Learning and memory

Question 9

Symptoms of Kluver-Bucy syndrome:

Answer 9

• Urge to put objects in mouth
• Memory loss
• Extreme sexual behaviour
• Placidity
• Visual distractibility
• Very friendly and non-aggressive

Question 10

How does Kluver-Bucy syndrome arise?

Answer 10

Bilateral damage to anterior temporal lobes (amygdala)
- Infection
- Tumour
- Trauma

Question 11

Sympathetic ANS responses:

Answer 11

• Increased heart rate
• Increased BP
• Pupil dilation
• Increased blood flow to muscles
• Increased respiration
• Increased release of epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 12

How to measure ANS activity

Answer 12

• Skin conductance
• Cardiovascular activity

Question 13

Lie detection is about ___ detection:

Answer 13

Emotion

Question 14

Control-question technique of polygraph tests:

Answer 14

Target question vs. control question

Question 15

Guilty-knowledge technique of polygraph tests:

Answer 15

• Actual vs. made-up details of the crime

Question 16

How does corrugator muscle associate with facial expressions?

Answer 16

Frowning in anger

Question 17

How does levator muscle associate with facial expressions?

Answer 17

Grimace in disgust (nose)

Question 18

How do obicularis oculi and zygomaticus muscles associate with facial expressions?

Answer 18

Smile

Question 19

Facial feedback hypothesis:

Answer 19

Smiling/frowning have higher effects on emotion when viewing happy or angry images

Question 20

Power pose:

Answer 20

Extension of the facial feedback hypothesis
- Standing in a powerful posture leads to more confidence

Question 21

Microexpressions:

Answer 21

Brief facial expressions that reveal true emotions

Question 22

Fake smile:

Answer 22

Where eyes are delayed

Question 23

Genuine (Duchenne smile):

Answer 23

The mouth and eyes are involved