experiencing emotions

Question 1

how are emotions processed?

Answer 1

unconsciously
linked to a fast response system that relies on deep-brain circuitry that acts automatically
consciously
linked to explicit memory
slower rate

Question 2

amygdala

Answer 2

produces feelings of extreme fear or rage

Question 3

reticular formation

Answer 3

works with thalamus and amygdala to monitor incoming info

Question 4

cerebral cortex

Answer 4

interprets events and associates them with memories and feelings

Question 5

automatic nervous system

Answer 5

sympathetic- becomes active when one is startled or experience unpleasant emotions
parasympathetic- pleasant emotions

Question 6

hormons

Answer 6

serotonin (depression) epinephrine (fear) norepinephrine (anger)

Question 7

Izard - 10 basic emotions

Answer 7

joy, interest, excitement, surprise, sadness, anger, disgust, contempt, fear, shame, guilt

Question 8

fear

Answer 8

learned through conditioning and observation

Question 9

anger

Answer 9

catharsis hypothesis releasing aggressive energy relieves aversive urges

Question 10

happiness

Answer 10

feel-good-do-good phenomenon
adaption level phenomenon- judge various stimuli as relative to what we previously experienced