Contemporary approaches Flashcards
1
Q
Right hemisphere hypothesis
A
RH is specialised fro mediating emotional process. Damage to it creates difficulties in perceiving/expressing emotions
2
Q
Valence hypothesis
A
Left hemi processes positive emotions while right hemi processes negative. Left is linguistic, right is related to survival
3
Q
Individual differences (within person)_
A
Shy temperament has activation skewed towards right
Left asymmetry tend to play more and cry more when separated from caregiver
