Emotion

Question 1

Evolutionary theory

Answer 1

SURVIVAL!!
Emotions have adaptive value (drives behavior and ensure continuation of the species)
Snake(danger; threat to survival)->arousal-> “flight response”

Question 2

James-Lange theory

Answer 2

Snake(danger)-> 😧 (physiological arousal) -> “I’m shaking so I must be afraid” arousal proceeds emotion

Question 3

Canon- Brad theory

Answer 3

Snake-> biological(limbic) and cognitive(cortex) happen simultaneously at the same time

Question 4

Schachter-singer (2 factor) theory

Answer 4

Snake(F on exam)-> 😕-> biological arousal then a cognitive appraisal based on context like fear? (Snake) disappointment (grade) despair? Anxiety?

Question 5

Spillover effect

Answer 5

How intensely we experience emotions

how we interpret what our emotions are

Question 6

Autonomic nervous system

Answer 6

Sympathetic ns: activate arousal (biological arousal)

Parasympathetic ns: clams the ns and body ( homeostasis)

Question 7

Limbic system

Answer 7

Hippocampus- memory formation
Amygdala- fear/ anger STRong emotion
Hypothalamus- drives of hunger, thirst, sex

Question 8

Expressions of emotions

Answer 8

Body language
Voice tone
Facial expression
IMPORTANT for accurate communication
Evolution: survival= who is a enemy or friend
Socialization: interpersonal (fam, friend, mate)

Question 9

Basic facial expressions

Answer 9

Innate: Studies with babies; normal and blind
Universal: PAUL EKMAN although the degree of emotions vary along w/ influence of personal context/culture

Question 10

6 universal expressions

Answer 10

Happiness 
sadness 
surprise 
fear
anger 
disgust

Question 11

Facial feedback effect

Answer 11

The notion that not only does the face express emotions but that the expression impacts/influences emotions 
Same applies to bod language 
Ex.
Look happy and u will be happy 
Looks sad u will be sad

Question 12

Stress

Answer 12

Individuals perceive and respond to dynamics (stressors) in their environment; perception can be Positive (eustresss) or negative (distress)

Question 13

Stressors

Answer 13

Anything that produces stress (negative or positive)
Catastrophes: unpredictable large disasters
Significant life events
daily problems

Question 14

Acute stress

Answer 14

Manifestation of symptoms of depression and Anxiety
Less than 3 months
Interfering with personal activities

Question 15

Chronic stress

Answer 15

Manifestation of symptoms of depression and Anxiety
3+ months
Causing severe personal distress

Intervention must occur and danger to self and others

Question 16

Immunodeficiency

Answer 16

Weakening of the immune system

Consequences of chronic stress

Question 17

Posttraumatic stress disorder

Answer 17

Chronic and persistent stress episodes

Characterized by reexperiencing the emotional impact of the original Trumatic event

Question 18

Malingering

Answer 18

Pretending to have an illness to avoid consequences

Question 19

Factitous

Answer 19

Pretending to have an illness to gain attention

Question 20

Psychosomatic

Answer 20

Physical illness caused by emotional stress

Mind can make ur bod sick

Question 21

Hans Selyes General adaptation syndrome

Answer 21

The body’s natural adaptive response to stress that is composed of three stages:
Alarm reaction: sympathetic ns; activates in response to a stressor
Resistance: chronic state of sns activation/arousal
Exhaustion: Health risks due to chronic stress response

Question 22

Emotion

Answer 22

Human experience involving: biological(physical) arousal, expression, conscious awareness, and cognitive labeling of arousal and behavioral response