Theory and Phenomenon Flashcards
I noticed that my heart was racing, and then I was shaking with fright, fear followed my body’s response. ( When Im shaking in softball before I realize why Im shaking.)
(James Lange Theory)
Heart began racing as I experienced the fear. It happens at the same time.
Cannon-Bard Theory
to experience emotion we must be physically aroused and cognitively label the arousal
Two- Factor theory
under stress people provide support to others and bond with and seek support from others.
Tend- and -befriend- response
our tendency to be helpful when already in a good mood.
feel-good, do- good phenomenon
our tendency to form judgements relative to a neutral level defined by our past experiences.
adaptation-level phenomenon
the tendency for people who have first agreed to a small request to comply later with a larger request
foot- in- the- door- phenomenon
the theory that we act to reduce the discomfort we feel when two of our thoughts clash
Cognitive dissonance theory
the tendency to believe that the world is just people therefore get what they deserve and deserve what they get
just- world Phenomenon
the theory that prejudice offered an outlet for anger by providing someone to blame.
scapegoat theory
the phenomenon that repeated exposure to neol stimuli increases liking of them
mere exposure effect
an expectation that people with help those dependent upon them
social- responsibility norm
overestimating others noticing and evaluating our appearance performance and blunders.
spotlight effect
a disorder in which a person experiences, in the absence of drugs or another medical conditions, two or more weeks with five or more symptoms.
Major depressive disorder
a disorder in which a person alternates between the hopelessness and weariness of depression and the over excited state of mania
bipolar disorder
