Emotion, Temperament, Attachment

Question 1

Discrete emotions theory

Answer 1

Emotions are innate and communicative

Question 2

Functionalist theory of emotions

Answer 2

Emotions promote survival and actions towards a goal

Question 3

Emotions easiest read in babies

Answer 3

1) interest
2) surprise
3) joy
4) anger
5) fear

Question 4

Shame vs guilt

Answer 4

Shame➡️self-focused, unworthy no concern for others

Guilt➡️not living up to expectations; concern for others

Question 5

Emotional self-regulation

Answer 5

• 4 to 6 months self soothing begins
• 2 years, talking about feelings
• 6 And 8, difference between feeling and expressing

Question 6

Causes of emotions

Answer 6

Early childhood ➡️ causes, consequences, and behaviors

Age 4 on ➡️ desires and beliefs motivate behavior

Middle childhood ➡️ consider conflicting views

Question 7

Dimensions of temperament

Answer 7

1) activity level
2) attentions span/persistence
3) fearful distress
4) irritable distress
5) positive affect
6) effortful control

Question 8

When do infants begin fearing strangers?

Answer 8

Phase of specific attachments (8 - 10 months)

Question 9

When does desperation anxiety peak?

Answer 9

Between 14 and 18 months

Question 10

Attachment types

Answer 10

1) secure
2) resistant
3) avoidant
4) disorganized/disoriented

Question 11

Theories of attachment

Answer 11

1) psychoanalytic
2) learning
3) ethological