Emotion Flashcards
Definition of emotion
Complex state of feeling, influencing thought and behaviour
What are the basic emotions
Anger, anticipation, joy, trust, fear, surprise, sadness and disgust.
What is James-Lange Theory
Stimulus - Physical reaction - Emotion
Emotion arises from physiological arousal.
Schachter - Singer theory
Stimulus - Physical reaction+ Cognition - Emotion
Emotion and physiological arousal occur simultaneously.
Cannon - Bard
Stimulus - Physical reaction + Emotion
motion is influenced by both physiological arousal and cognitive labelling.
Plutchik’s Theory
Emotions are basic, evolutionary, and organized in opposite pairs
What are the three main components of emotion?
physiological response, expressive behaviour, and subjective feelings.
Physiological response
heart rate, sweating, adrenaline
Expressive behaviour
facial expressions, body language
Subjective Feelings
thoughts and interpretations about the situation
Autonomic nervous system
It regulates physiological responses, with the sympathetic nervous system activating fight-or-flight and the parasympathetic calming the body.
Sympathetic nervous system
The sympathetic nervous system responds to dangerous or stressful situations.
(fight or flight)
Parasympathetic nervous system
The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for relaxing the body back to the baseline.
Which brain structures are involved in emotional processing?
The amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and hypothalamus.
Amygdala
It plays a key role in fear and emotional processing
Prefrontal cortex
It is involved in the regulation of emotions and decision-making.
Hypothalamus
It links emotional responses to physiological processes.
Which neurotransmitters are important for mood and emotion regulation?
Serotonin and dopamine.
Example of neruotransmitters
Dopamine creates pleasure and motivation, Serotonins create a feeling of happiness
What is the role of neurotransmitters in mood and emotion regulation?
Carry chemical signals from one neuron to the next target cell.
What is a mental disorder
A mental disorder is characterised by a disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behaviour.
How do emotions influence decision-making?
Emotions like anger or fear can affect decision-making and judgment.
What is emotional intelligence?
The ability to recognise, understand, and manage emotions.
Relationship between stress and emotion
Stress can influence emotional responses, and emotional stress can result from real-world situations like road rage or addiction.
