Emotions Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the three components psychologists use to define emotion?
Cognition, Action, Feeling
What does the James-Lange theory of emotion suggest?
That autonomic arousal and skeletal action occur first, and the emotion is the label we give to these responses.
What is Pure Autonomic Failure?
A condition where the output from the autonomic nervous system to the body fails, resulting in less intense emotional experiences.
What does BOTOX imply about emotion?
That body change is an important part of feeling emotion, as BOTOX reduces emotional responses.
What is Möbius Syndrome?
A condition where individuals cannot move their facial muscles to make expressions but still experience emotions.
What is the traditional role of the limbic system in emotion?
It’s traditionally regarded as critical for emotion and includes forebrain areas around the thalamus.
What does recent brain imaging suggest about localization of emotions?
There is no strong evidence for localization of emotions; no brain area is solely responsible.
What are basic emotions supported by?
Facial expressions such as happiness, sadness, fear, anger, disgust, and surprise.
What is the Behavioral Activation System (BAS)?
A system linked with the left hemisphere, associated with approach behavior and emotions like happiness or anger.
What is the Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS)?
A system linked with the right hemisphere, associated with avoidance, fear, and disgust.
How does serotonin relate to aggression?
Low serotonin turnover is linked to impulsive and aggressive behaviors.
What is the role of the amygdala in fear?
It enhances the startle reflex and is crucial in learning and responding to fear.
What is Kluver-Bucy syndrome?
Damage to the amygdala leading to tameness, lack of fear, and impaired social behaviors in monkeys.
What does the immune system use to fight infection?
Leukocytes (white blood cells), including B-cells that produce antibodies.
What are some consequences of prolonged stress?
Weakening of the immune system, damage to the hippocampus, and symptoms similar to depression.
