Chapter 4 Emotions Flashcards
What is emotions physiologically?
When a person has strong emotions, many bodily changes occur
What is proprioceptive stimuli?
They are activated by the movement of internal tissues
What are some examples of proprioceptive stimuli?
- Increased heartbeat
- Rise in blood pressure
- Dilation of the pupils
What are some changes in nonverbal reactions that we can observe
- Blushing
- Sweating
- Distinctive facial expression
- Posture
What are primary emotions
Basic emotions (inside the perimeter of the wheel)
What are mixed emotions
Emotions that are a combination of primary emotions
What are Robert Plutchik’s 8 primary emotions
- Fear
- Sadness
- Joy
- Anger
- Disgust
- Surprise
- Anticipation
- Acceptance/trust
Define Individualistic Cultures
People feel comfortable revealing their feelings to others who are close to them
Ex// Canada and United States
Define Collectivistic Cultures
Discourage expression of any negative emotions that might upset relationships among people who belong to the ingroup
Ex// Japan and India
What are the 3 factors for Social Conventions and Social Rules
- Unwritten social rules discourage the showing of emotions in public
- Emotions that are shared are usually positive (but not too much)
- Teachers, managers and other professionals are expected to keep their emotions under control
What is emotional contagion
the process by which emotions are transferred from one person to another
-emotions are “infectious”
Ex// If we hung out with a grouch, then we ourselves get put into a bad mood
What is Fear of Self-Disclosure
It’s when revealing your emotions can seem risky and result in unpleasant consequences
What are some examples of “Fear of Self-Disclosure”
- A wink and smile= unwanted romance
- Confession of uncertainty=weakness
- Emotional honesty= people feel uncomfortable
What is facilitative emotions
Emotions that contribute to effective functioning
What is debilitative emotions
Emotions that prevent a person from functioning effectively
How do you minimize debilitative emotions
- Monitor your emotional reactions
- Note the activating event
- Record your self-talk
- Dispute your irrational beliefs
Fallacy of perfection
The irrational belief that a worthwhile communicator should be able to handle every situation.With complete confidence and skill
Self Talk
ways that we communicate with ourselves that effect how we feel and act
Emotions
Processes that are shaped by physiology, perceptions,social experience and language
Fallacy of helplessness
Forces beyond our control determine life satisfaction
Emotional intelligence
The ability to recognize which feelings are appropriate in which situations and the skill to communicate those feelings effectively
Proprioceptive stimuli
Physiological changes that are recognizable to the person having them
