L8: Emotion Flashcards
Emotions are a mix of what?
Physiological activation, expressive behaviors, conscious experience.
Commonsense View
Emotion»_space;> physiological changes
–> Emotion causes heart to beat faster
James-Lange View
Physiological changes»_space;> emotions
–> Increased heartbeat causes emotion
Cannon-Bard Theory
Physiological changes and emotions occur simultaneously
Two-Factor Theory (schachter-Singer Theory)
Physiological changes»_space;> thinking/cognition»_space;> emotion
–> ex. increased heartbeat signals to brain which then causes emotions
Left frontal lobe has ___ emotion.
positive emotion belongs on ____ frontal lobe
Right frontal lobe has ____ emotion
negative emotion belongs on ____ frontal lobe
____ emotions are felt without thinking about them; starts in _____.
Simple; amygdala
_____ emotions are felt by thinking about them first.
More complex
Facial Feedback Effect
The face you make can determine the mood you are in
Expressed emotions
body language and facial expressions reflect your emotions
Experienced emotions
feelings you yourself associate with specific emotions
–> ex. warm and fuzzy
2 ways we learn fear:
Conditioning, Observation
What brain part processes fear?
Amygdala
Catharsis Hypothesis
Releasing your anger can make you feel better
