Emotion Science: Chapter 4 Flashcards
Emotion differentiation:
The ability to identify and distinguish between different emotional states.
Emotional granularity
The degree to which an individual experiences and can describe a wide range of emotional states.
Emotional intelligence
The ability to understand and regulate one’s own emotions, as well as recognize and respond to the emotions of others.
Emotional susceptibility
The tendency to experience strong emotions in response to environmental or interpersonal stimuli.
Conscientiousness
A personality trait characterized by the tendency to be organized, responsible, and goal-oriented
Emotional labor
The process of managing one’s emotions to meet the expectations of others.
Emotional contagion
The spread of emotions from one individual to another.
Affective neuroscience theory
This theory focuses on the neural mechanisms that underlie emotion. It suggests that emotions arise from the activation of specific brain circuits, and that different emotions are associated with different patterns of neural activation.
Lazarus theory:
This theory emphasizes the importance of appraisal in the experience of emotion. It suggests that our emotional experiences are shaped by our appraisal of the situation and our ability to cope with it. According to this theory, if we appraise a situation as threatening and feel that we don’t have the resources to cope, we are more likely to experience negative emotions.
Difference between the two factor theory of emotion and Schachter-Singer theory
Also known as the cognitive appraisal theory, this theory builds on the two-factor theory and suggests that the cognitive interpretation of physiological arousal depends on the context in which it occurs. Specifically, people rely on the context to determine which emotion to feel in response to the arousal.
What is the difference between suppression and reappraisal as emotional regulation strategies?
Suppression involves inhibiting the expression of an emotion, while reappraisal involves changing the interpretation of a situation to change one’s emotional response. Suppression can be helpful in situations where expressing an emotion may be inappropriate or harmful, but can also lead to negative consequences such as increased physiological arousal. Reappraisal can be a more effective strategy for long-term emotional regulation, as it involves changing the underlying cognitive interpretation of a situation.
The amygdala hijack:
A theory that suggests that strong emotions can override cognitive processing and lead to impulsive behavior.
The broaden-and-build theory:
A theory that suggests that positive emotions broaden an individual’s range of possible actions and thoughts, leading to greater cognitive flexibility and creativity.
The affect-as-information theory
A theory that suggests that emotions serve as a source of information that individuals use to make decisions and evaluate situations.
The emotion regulation theory
A theory that suggests that emotion regulation involves different strategies that individuals use to modulate their emotional responses.
