Emotions

Question 1

Which of the following structures is not a recognized part of the Limbic System?
(A) Amygdala
(B) Thalamus
(C) Cerebellum
(D) Hippocampus

Answer 1

C. The Limbic System is recognized to include the Hypothalamus, Amygdala, Thalamus, and Hippocampus (HATH).

Question 2

Compare the relative excitation of the left and right hemispheres of most brains with regards to:

• Positive and Negative emotions
• Isolative and social interactions

Answer 2

Excitation of Left Hemisphere: positive emotions, social interactions

Excitation of Right Hemisphere: negative emotions, isolative interactions

Question 3

Contrast the order in which an event, emotion, physiological response and appraisal/label is applied in the Schachter-Singer and Lazarus Theories of Emotion.

Answer 3

In the Schachter-Singer theory, first an event occurs, then a physiological response, then the labelling of the event/response, and then an emotion.

In the Lazarus Theory of emotion, first an event occurs, then it is appraised, and that appraisal simultaneously determines emotion and physiological response.