The Nature of Emotion Flashcards
Define: emotion
a state of arousal involving…
- facial and bodily changes
- brain activation
- cognitive appraisals
- subjective feelings
- tendencies toward action
In defining emotion, the focus is on __________, ___________, and ___________ that shape experience and expression of emotion.
- physiological changes
- cognitive processes
- cultural influences
Define: primary emotions
-considered to be universal and biologically based
have distinct physiological patterns and facial expressions
Define: secondary emotions
-emotions that are specific to certain cultures
Lately, some argue that ______ is also a basic emotion.
-pride
Authentic smiles last __ seconds, fake smiles last ____.
- 2 seconds
- up to 10 seconds
Facial expressions not only reflect internal feelings, they…
-influence them
Define: facial feedback
-process by which facial muscles send messages to the brain about the basic emotion being expressed
Different parts of the brain are involved in different components of emotional experience, which are…
- recognizing another person’s emotion
- feeling an emotion
- expressing an emotion
- acting on an emotion
The right prefrontal cotrex is specialized for…
-impulse to withdraw or escape
The left prefrontal cortex is specialized for…
-motivation to approach others
Parts of prefrontal cortex are also involved in _________.
-regulation of emotion
________ plays a key role in emotion, especially anger and fear.
-amygdala
______ instantly assesses danger or threat, and this initial response may be overridden by ______.
- amygdala
- cerebral cortex
Define: mirror neurons
-brain cells that fire when a person or animal observes others carrying out an action
