[E&EI] Components of Emotions & Emotional Intelligence

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Explain the following:

1: Physiological/Biological

2: Behavioral

3: Cognitive

1: This all starts with arousal (related to reticular formation).

2: Every emotion finds a way to be conveyed, particularly through facial expressions as emotions are directly tied to changing facial muscles. But, these can be misleading, exaggerated, or minimized.

What is emotional hijacking?

[Under Biological] A state where your cognitions are overpowered by emotions, usually with anger or fear. This is due to the amygdala taking full control of the prefrontal cortex.

What do the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems have to do with emotions?

[Under Biological]

• The sympathetic branch signals to the adrenal gland to prepare the body to act or react, following an emotion-evoking event

• The parasympathetic nervous system keeps us from spending too much energy

What is the Cannon-Bard Theory?

[Under Biological] Posits that emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously but independently. This theory suggests that the experience of emotion and bodily changes, such as increased heart rate, happen at the same time after an emotional stimulus.

What is the James-Lange Theory?

[Under Biological] Asserts that emotions result from the perception of physiological reactions to stimuli. According to this theory, we experience emotions after our bodies have responded to an emotional event; seeing yourself have a cold sweat leads you to believe you’re scared.

What is the Schacter & Singer / Two-Factor theory?

[Under Biological] States that emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive label (thus the two-factor). This means we interpret our arousal and label it, leading us to experience specific emotions.

What is the Facial Feedback Theory?

[Under Behavioral] Proposes that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences, suggesting that mimicking facial movements related to an emotion can trigger corresponding feelings.

What is the Lazarus Theory/Appraisal Theory?

[Under Cognitive] Proposes that emotional experiences depend on our appraisal of a situation or subjective labelling. Different people can have different feelings about the same situation. The immediate, unconscious responses bridges the stimulus and the actual response!

What is self-awareness?

To tune into one’s feelings, recognize them and their effect on other people, and accept them whether they’re negative or positive.

What is self-regulation?

The control of disruptive impulses caused by negative emotions, involving:

1. Trustworthiness (maintaining a standard of honesty and integrity)

2. Consentiousness (responsibility of your own work)

3. Adaptability (flexibility in handling change)

4. Innovation (being open to new ideas)

What is motivation?

The ability to motivate oneself to work because of a positive attitude in life; reframing negative thoughts.

What is empathy?

Helps in recognizing and understanding how other people feel. An empathic person discerns feelings behind the needs and wants of other people.

What are social skills?

AKA, people skills! The ability to work well with others through collaboration and cooperation as good team players.