Module 4.7

Question 1

Emotion

Answer 1

or affect, is a complex psychological process that is distinguished from reason or knowledge

Question 2

Facial-feedback hypothesis

Answer 2

suggests that the experience of emotion is influenced by facial expressions

Question 3

Broaden-and-build theory of emotion

Answer 3

proposes that positive emotional experiences tend to broaden awareness and encourage new actions and thoughts

Question 4

Universal emotions

Answer 4

Anger, disgust, sadness, happiness, surprise, and fear

Question 5

Display rules

Answer 5

a socially learned standard that regulates the expression of emotion. Display rules vary by culture; for example, the expression of anger may be considered appropriate in some cultures but not in others

Question 6

elicitors

Answer 6

a facial emotional expression (e.g., a disgusted face) activates a response that is similar to responses to other emotional stimuli of the same valence