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Intro Psych

Chapter 8

TermDefinition
Emotion Involves a temporary state that includes unique subjective experiences and physiological activity and that preps people for action
Feelings Studies scientifically through measurement of reported closeness of one feeling to another
Map of Emotions Estimates location and distance between emotion
Valence How positive the feeling is
Arousal How energetic the feeling is
Appraisals Conscious or unconscious evaluations and interpretations of the emotion-relevant aspects of a stimulus or event
Action Tendencies Readiness to engage in a specific set of emotion-relevant aspects of a stimulus or event
James-Lange Theory of Emotion Feelings are simply the perception of ones own physiological response to a stimulus
Two-factor Theory Stimuli trigger a general state of physiological arousal, which is then interpreted as a specific emotion
Appraisal made by Amygdala Evaluation of the emotion-relevant aspects of a stimulus
Emotional Expression Observable sign of an emotional state
Universality Hypothesis Emotional expressions have the same meaning for everyone
Facial Feedback Hypothesis Emotional expressions can cause the emotional experiences they typically signify
Emotional Contagion When a person observes, then experiences, the same emotion as another person
Cannon-Bard Theory Perceive physical stimulus in environment, message sent to thalamus, simultaneously change facial expressions and produce bodily changes and acknowledge emotion
Serviceable Habits Emotions serve a purpose
Antithesis (Opposite) Emotions are opposite bodily expressions
Direct Action of the Excited Nervous System on the Body Body expels unused excitement via laughter
Tracy's Theory Emotions are survival adaptations
Distress Vocalization Used to communicate fearful emotions to warn others
Emotions Involves a temporary state that includes unique subjective experiences and physiological activity that prepares people for action
Mood More general feelings, less intense
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