mod 11 Flashcards
James lange theory of emotions
we perceive a stimulus, express the emotion, then identity the emotion
cannon bard thalamic theory of emotions
we perceive a stimulus and express emotion simultaneously
emotional contagion
when we “catch” an emotion from another person
conditioned emotional response procedure:
process of linking an emotional response through classical conditioning to a neutral stimulus
how animals respond to distress
emit distress vocalizations
the coolidge effect
when an animal has sex multiple times with a partner, loses interest in that partner, then express renewed sexual interest in a new partner
mate poaching
occurs when an individual tries to copulate with someone already in a relationship
achievement motivation
the need to be excellent in some area