Module 16 Emotion
Introduction to Psychology, 7th Edition, Rod Plotnik Module 16: Emotion
Emotion
• Emotion – 4 components – Interpretation or appraisal (of some stimulus – event, object, or thought) in terms of well-being – Subjective experience or feeling (ex. Fear) – Physiological responses (ex. Change in heart rate) – Overt or observable behaviors (ex. facial expressions) 6 Basic Emotions (Cross Culture) – Disgust – Anger – Sadness – Happiness – Surprise – Fear
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Introduction to Psychology, 7th Edition, Rod Plotnik Module 16: Emotion
PERIPHERAL THEORIES
• James-Lange Theory – says that our brain interprets specific physiological changes as feelings or emotions and that there is a different physiological pattern underlying each emotions
Introduction to Psychology, 7th Edition, Rod Plotnik Module 16: Emotion
Peripheral Theories
• Facial Feedback theory – says that the sensations or feedback from the movement of your facial muscles and skin are interpreted by your brain as different emotions
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Introduction to Psychology, 7th Edition, Rod Plotnik Module 16: Emotion
COGNITIVE APPRAISAL THEORY
• Cognitive Appraisal Theory – says that your interpretation or appraisal or thought or memory of a situation, object, or event can contribute to, or result in, your experiencing different emotional states
Introduction to Psychology, 7th Edition, Rod Plotnik Module 16: Emotion
AFFECTIVE NEUROSCIENCE APROACH
• Four qualities of emotions – expressed in stereotypic facial expressions such as showing a fearful expression (open mouth, raised eyebrows), and accompanied by distinctive physiological responses – less controllable than we might like and may not respond to reason – influence on many cognitive processes, such a making decisions, developing personal relationships, and selecting goals – hard-wired in the brain
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