Emotion

Question 1

Emotion

Answer 1

Complex program of actions triggered by the presence of specific stimuli (can be external or internal to the body)

Question 2

Feelings of emotion

Answer 2

Perceptions of the emotional action programs

Question 3

3 components of “program of action”

Answer 3

1. Autonomic
   
   • Facilitate the behaviors and provide quick mobilization for vigorous movement
2. Behavioral
   
   • Muscular movements appropriate to the situation (ex. Facial expression)
3. Hormonal
   
   • Reinforce the autonomic responses (epinephrine + glucocorticoid)

Question 4

James-Lange theory

Answer 4

Bodily responses to stimuli come first, then induce feelings of emotion
- issues: Reaction of autonomic responses not always faster than conscious feelings of emotion; same autonomic response for different emotions

Question 5

Cannon-Bard theory

Answer 5

Conscious feelings of emotion and bodily responses occur simultaneously and independently with an emotional stimulus

Question 6

Two-factor theory

Answer 6

Combination of cognitive appraisal and perception of biological changes together determine conscious feelings of emotion

Question 7

Neural circuitry for emotion is also called the…

Answer 7

Paper Circuit

Question 8

When the ____ ____ of the amygdala is damaged, it ____ autonomic responses to ____ stimuli

Answer 8

Central nucleus; Disrupts; threatening