Fox, E. (2018). Perspectives from affective science on understanding the nature of emotion Flashcards
What components does Elaine Fox argue are involved in the experience of emotion?
Fox argues that emotion is a complex phenomenon that involves many components, including subjective experience, physiological changes, and behavioral expressions.
According to Fox, why is it important to consider the social and cultural contexts of emotion?
Fox argues that social and cultural contexts shape the way that emotions are experienced and expressed, and that these factors need to be taken into account in order to fully understand emotion.
What implications does Fox suggest a better understanding of emotion can have for fields such as mental health and education?
Fox suggests that a better understanding of emotion could have important implications for fields such as mental health and education, including the development of interventions to help people regulate their emotions and cope with stress.
What areas does Fox suggest require further research in the study of emotion?
Fox suggests that further research is needed to better understand the neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying emotion regulation, as well as the development of emotional skills across the lifespan.
What is the “affective neuroscience” approach to studying emotion, and how does it differ from traditional psychological approaches?
The “affective neuroscience” approach to studying emotion emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying neural mechanisms of emotion, while traditional psychological approaches tend to focus on the cognitive and behavioral aspects of emotion.
What is the “dimensional approach” to understanding emotion, and how does it differ from the “basic emotions” approach?
The “dimensional approach” emphasizes the idea that emotions are not discrete categories, but rather exist along a continuum of different dimensions (such as valence and arous
What is the role of cognitive appraisal in the experience of emotion, according to Fox?
Fox argues that cognitive appraisal is an important factor in the experience of emotion, as people interpret and evaluate events in order to generate an emotional response.
How do social and cultural factors influence the experience and expression of emotion, according to Fox?
Social and cultural factors influence emotion in a variety of ways, such as by shaping the way that emotions are expressed and regulated, and by influencing the types of situations that are likely to elicit particular emotions,
What does Fox suggest are the key challenges in studying emotion, and how can they be addressed?
