Emotion

Question 1

Common Sense Theory

Answer 1

Stimulus —> emotion —> arousal

Question 2

James-Lange Theory

Answer 2

Stimulus —> arousal —> emotion

Question 3

Cannon-Bard Theory

Answer 3

Stimulus —> Emotion
—> Arousal

(Emotion and arousal are independent from one another)

Question 4

Schachter Two Factor Theory

Answer 4

to experience emotion, one must be physically aroused AND cognitively label the arousal

				—> arousal   Stimulus —>                  +        	—> emotion
	            	 —> appraisal

Question 5

Lazarus Theory

Answer 5

Emphasize that appraisal also determines emotions

Stimulus —> apprasial —> emotion response —>

								1. Physiological activation 
								2. Expressive behavior 
								3. Subjective experience

Question 6

Zajonc Theory

Answer 6

Emphasize some emotions are immediate without conscious appraisal (aka fight or flight response)

Question 7

What are the basic emotional expressions?

Answer 7

Sad, angry, happy, disgust, surprised

Question 8

Catharsis

Answer 8

EX: College midnight finals scream

Extreme change in emotion, occurring as the result of experiencing strong emotions

Hypothesis: theory that “releasing” aggressive energy relieves aggressive urges

Question 9

Feel good, do good phenomenon

Answer 9

People’s tendency to be helpful when already in a good mood

Question 10

Subjective well-being

Answer 10

Self-percieved happiness or satisfaction

Question 11

Adaptation-level phenomenon

Answer 11

Tendency people have to quickly adapt to a new situation, until that situation becomes the norm. Constantly raises the level for what is new, exciting as each new thing becomes the norm

Question 12

Relative deprivation

Answer 12

The perception that you are worse off than others you compare yourself to (typically leads to fustration)