Emotion & Motivation Flashcards
A distinct feeling or quality of consciousness. Has physiological changes, also private and subjective.
Emotions
Adaptive, Physiological,Change, Emotional Expression, and Emotional Feelings.
Characteristics of Emotions
allows us to navigate/read the environment.
Adaptive Characteristic
Change in BP, Hormones and heart rate
Physiological Change Characteristic
An observable expression in the body or face.
Emotional Expression Characteristic
Has emotional connection such as warmth and love.
Emotional Expression
A theory said that emotions are elicited thru physiological reactions or bodily arousal thus making emotions as products of Physiological Reaction
James-Lange Theory
A theory said that emotions are product of physiological arousal and determines what kind of emotions in that particular situation. ex. fire; scary/thrilled/fear
Schachter’s Cognitive Theory of Emotion
These are building blocks for making mixed emotions
Basic Emotions
These are blended basic emotions that can also be complex emotions.
Mixed Emotions
- Emotions are used inorder to communicate and influence others.
- Emotions can be utilized to organize and motivate action
- Emotions can be self-validating
Functions of Emotions
- Positive attitudes and emotions can help increase your health
- Positive attitudes and emotions can help
improve one’s self concept.
Effects of Emotions
A personal satisfaction or desire in order to energize a behavior, unconsciously or consciously.
Motivation
An innate biological force that can cause an organism to act in some ways, also an automatic/reflexive response.
Instinct Theory
Homeostasis - ideal state of body
Us can have demands or needs due to disruptions of our biological needs thus making us have imbalanced homeostasis, also making them have the drive.
Homeostatic Theory
