Emotion and motivation

Question 1

Evolutionary theory

Answer 1

emotions are involved in order to adapt

Question 2

James lange-theory

Answer 2

emotions arise directly from physiological arousal

Question 3

Cannon-Bard Theory

Answer 3

physiological arousal occurs simultaneously but independently

Question 4

Two-factor theory

Answer 4

depends on two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation
the same level of physiological arousal regardless of the emotion being experienced

Question 5

Cognitive appraisal theory of emotion

Answer 5

determines how a person deals with a situation and is influenced by their beliefs goals and personal circumstances, life expectancy and personality

Question 6

Le doux theory of emotion, amygdala focus

Answer 6

• viewed emotions requiring no cognition
• fear stimulus is processed in one of two pathways: the short pathway; the thalamus to the amygdala. Long pathway; thalamus, cortex, amygdala

Question 7

Emotion and the brain

Answer 7

Limbic system is involved in emotion and memory. Limbic system includes:

• hypothalamus
• thalamus
• amygdala
• hippocampus

Question 8

What is happines?

Answer 8

• pleasant life: attainment of day to day pleasures
• good life: identifying our unique skills and abilities and engaging these talents to enrich our lives
• meaningful life: deep sense of fulfillment comes from using our talents