Emotion Flashcards
(39 cards)
What is an emotion?
A personal experience that involves a mixture of physiological responses, subjective feelings and expressive behaviour
What are physiological responses?
Changes in the body that occur when we experience an emotion.
What are subjective feelings?
based on someone’s own opinion, and their inner, personal experience. Typically they are measured as qualitative data.
What is expressive behaviour?
observable expressions of behaviour, either unintentional or intentional.
name the 6 basic emotions.
happiness, sadness, fear, anger, disgust, surprise
Who found that animals use facial expressions?
Charles Darwin
What did Ekman discover in relation to facial language and emotional expression?
That all humans understand the same facial language, but the way emotion is expressed is influenced by cultural background and display rules.
What are display rules?
Different norms about how, when and where to display emotions within a culture. These can differ in different contexts e.g. school or work.
state the DSM-V’s basic requirements for most disorders.
it must disrupt the sufferer’s life significantly, and most not be caused by factors like drug use.
give an example of a depressive disorder.
major depressive
persistent depressive
seasonal affective - depression that occurs in cold months
What is the difference between acute and chronic?
acute: lasts not as long, more intense
chronic: lasts longer but less intense
Give an example of a mood disorder
bipolar - categorised by extreme emotions - mania and depression, typically lasts a few days to a few weeks
cyclothymic disorder - alternating depressive and hypomanic symptoms (2+ years)
Post partum depression
Atypical depression
Give an example of an anxiety disorder
generalised anxiety - 6+ months of worry, irritability, fatigue (not anything inparticular)
social anxiety
panic disorder - fear of having a panic attack
obsessive compulsive disorder
post-traumatic stress
phobia -specific, intense and get in the way of life.
give an example of a conduct disorder
attention deficiet hyperactivity - trouble concentrating
oppositional defiant disorder - wanting to defy everyone
autism spectrum disorder
What do polygraphs measure?
heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and galvanic skin response.
What are the two types of questions used for polygraphs?
control and relevant
Describe how polygraphs work.
if physiological responses are weaker on the control questions, it is inferred the person is telling the truth.
What are some limitations of polygraphs?
Not accepted as a legitimate means of lie detection
guilt and anxiety show similar changes
able to be thwarted who can create high emotional responses to control questions
Why is anonymity and deindividualisation an important part of road rage?
it comes from the belief that the consequences of your actions can be avoided. It goes both ways - you are seen as not human, and you see the other person as not human too.
what is addiction and what are some symptoms?
dependence on a substance or activity, which results in its repeated and compulsive use. addicts have a lack of self control, increased desire for the it, and dismiss the behaviour. other symptoms include:
repeating behaviour which interferes with life
stealing or selling to continue behaviour
losing interest in other things
eating/sleeping/weight changes
sickness or shakiness when trying to quit.
What are the stages of addiction
binge and intoxication -> withdrawal and negative effect -> preoccupation and anticipation -> binge and intoxication etc
What are some impacts of addiction?
interferes with life
relapse and remission (mild and intense use in cycles)
health
bankruptcy
What are the biological factors influencing addiction?
physical addiction
withdrawal symptoms
reward
use=relief
what are the psychological factors influencing addiction?
paired activities
routines/habits
triggers
coping with emotions
