Emotion Flashcards
A field of neuroscience that focuses on the neural mechanisms behind emotional processes
affective neuroscience
A theory of emotion proposing that emotions result from the perception of physiological changes in the body
James–Lange theory
A theory that suggests emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously and independently
Cannon–Bard theory
Emotions that occur without conscious awareness or intention
unconscious emotion
A collection of structures in the brain involved in emotional regulation
limbic lobe
A neural circuit proposed by James Papez that includes structures such as the hippocampus and hypothalamus
Papez circuit
A group of interconnected brain structures that regulate emotions
limbic system
Theories that suggest emotions are fundamental
basic theories of emotion
Emotions that are considered universally experienced and biologically hardwired
basic emotions
Theories that propose emotions are not discrete but are based on dimensions such as arousal (intensity) and valence (pleasantness)
dimensional theories of emotion
Theories suggesting that emotions are not innate but are constructed by the brain based on sensory input
psychological constructionist theories of emotion
A rare neurological condition caused by damage to the temporal lobes
Klüver–Bucy syndrome
A pair of almond-shaped structures in the brain involved in processing emotions
amygdala
Fear that is acquired through experience
learned fear
A type of aggression aimed at obtaining a goal
predatory aggression
Aggression driven by emotion
affective aggression
A type of surgery that involves the removal or alteration of brain tissue to treat mental disorders or behaviors
psychosurgery
A phenomenon where animals typically in response to brain lesions, exhibit exaggerated emotional responses, especially anger, that seem disconnected from the actual environment or provocation.
sham rage
A bundle of nerve fibers in the brain involved in the reward system and emotion regulation
medial forebrain bundle
A neural pathway that transmits information related to emotional and autonomic responses
dorsal longitudinal fasciculus
A region in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in pain processing and defensive behaviors
periaqueductal gray matter (PAG)
A hypothesis suggesting that low levels of serotonin in the brain are associated with mood disorders
serotonin deficiency hypothesis
