Theories Of Emotions Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

Charles Darwin explained the evolution of grins and shrugs using the principle of

A

Antithesis

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2
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The Facial Action Coding System (FACS) based on 43 different muscle movements

A

Paul Ekman

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3
Q

Among patients with spinal cord injuries, researchers have found that

A

Damage in higher location reduces the intensity of emotions

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4
Q

_______proposed that emotional facial expressions were originally

A

Charles Darwin

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5
Q

A study in which participants are instructed to use either their lips or teeth to hold a
pen in their mouth is probably investigating

A

Facial feedback theory

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6
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary emotions proposed by Paul Ekman, based on his studies of which facial expressions are universally recognized?

A

Love

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7
Q

Which of the following sequences is correct according to the James/Lange

A

rabid squirrel → heart rate increases → fear

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8
Q

muscle group produces a “thinking” (or maybe “pouting”)
expression by lowering the bottom lip and raising the chin.

A

Mentalis

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9
Q

Taking your date on a roller-coaster ride, or to a horror movie, might be a good
idea based on the

A

Excitation transfer theory

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10
Q

Thermographic studies conducted by Robert Zajonc found that cooler brain
temperatures are associated with____
emotional states.

A

Positive

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