Theories Of Emotions Flashcards
(10 cards)
Charles Darwin explained the evolution of grins and shrugs using the principle of
Antithesis
The Facial Action Coding System (FACS) based on 43 different muscle movements
Paul Ekman
Among patients with spinal cord injuries, researchers have found that
Damage in higher location reduces the intensity of emotions
_______proposed that emotional facial expressions were originally
Charles Darwin
A study in which participants are instructed to use either their lips or teeth to hold a
pen in their mouth is probably investigating
Facial feedback theory
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?
Love
Which of the following sequences is correct according to the James/Lange
rabid squirrel → heart rate increases → fear
muscle group produces a “thinking” (or maybe “pouting”)
expression by lowering the bottom lip and raising the chin.
Mentalis
Taking your date on a roller-coaster ride, or to a horror movie, might be a good
idea based on the
Excitation transfer theory
Thermographic studies conducted by Robert Zajonc found that cooler brain
temperatures are associated with____
emotional states.
Positive