Emotion

Question 1

Emotion

Answer 1

Mental states linked to our evaluation of experiences.
- Encompasses happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise, and disgust.
- Involves subjective feelings, body sensations, cognitive processes, and behavioral expressions.
- Shapes human experiences, behaviors, decision-making, social interactions, and well-being.
- Provides insights into internal states and aids in adapting to the environment effectively.

Question 2

Physiological theories of emotion

Answer 2

James-Lange Theory: Emotions result from physiological reactions to events, with interpretation influencing emotional experience.

Cannon-Bard Theory: Emotions and physiological reactions occur simultaneously, triggered independently by external events.

Question 3

Neurological theories of emotion

Answer 3

Two-factor theory (Schachter-Singer Theory): Emotions result from physiological arousal, requiring cognitive interpretation for labeling.

Question 4

Cognitive theories of emotion:

Answer 4

Cognitive Appraisal Theory (Lazarus): Emotions follow cognitive appraisals of events’ relevance to goals and coping ability.

Facial-feedback theory: Facial expressions influence and regulate emotions.

Evolutionary theory: Emotions are innate responses to stimuli.

Discrete emotions theory: Basic emotions are universal, with distinct patterns.