Emotions

Question 1

Define emotions

Answer 1

A feeling aspect of consciousness characterized by physical arousal , a certain behaviour ,an expression of feeling extremally & inner awareness of feeling

Question 2

6 types of basic emotions

Answer 2

1) Happiness
2) Anger
3) Sadness
4) Disgust
5) Fear
6) Surprised

Question 3

3 Components of emotion

Answer 3

1) Physiological Reaction
2) Cognitive Interpretation
3) Expression of emotions

Question 4

Physiological Reaction

Answer 4

1) increase in BP & HR
2) Dilated pupils
3) Respiration becomes rapid
4) Blood glucose increase to give more energy
5)Hair on skin erected

Question 5

Physiological & Psychological Response

Answer 5

1) Butterflies in the stomach
( physiological ) leads to fear (psychological)

2) A lump in the throat ( physiological) leads to sadness ( psychological)

Question 6

Cognitive - appraisal theory of emotion:

Answer 6

Suggests that the cognitive appraisal (perception) of an event leading to emotional arousal (psychologically) & Physiological changes

Question 7

Examples