Final Exam Review on Emotions, Self-Control, and Cognitive Processes

Flashcards covering key concepts related to emotions, self-control, and cognitive processes from the final exam preparation notes.

Lazarus’ Cognitive Appraisal Theory

A theory proposing that personal interpretations of a situation influence emotional responses.

Pekrun’s Control-Value Theory

A framework suggesting that emotions in academic settings depend on how individuals perceive their control over a situation and the values they assign to it.

Appraisal Regulation Techniques

Methods to manage emotional responses through cognitive assessment of stimuli.

Goal Pursuit Without Negative Affect

A process that is unaffected by negative emotions, facilitating focused and effective goal achievement.

Goal Pursuit With Negative Affect

A process hindered by negative emotions, impacting an individual's ability to pursue their goals effectively.

Negative Affect and Working Memory

Negative emotions can overload working memory capacity, reducing information processing efficiency.

Managing Negative Affect

The act of controlling negative emotions, which can drain self-regulatory resources and heighten impulsivity.

Mood Repair

The process of alleviating negative emotions, often prioritized over pursuing long-term goals.

Affective Forecasting

Predicting how future emotions will influence decisions and behaviors.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state occurring when people experience conflicting beliefs or behaviors, often leading to rationalization.

Depletion vs. Motivational Models of Willpower

Depletion models suggest limited self-control resources, while motivational models emphasize the role of desire in self-control.

Volitional Processes

Deliberate and intentional mental actions that guide self-control.

Subjective Effort in Self-Control

The perceived difficulty of exerting self-control, influencing an individual's willingness to resist temptations.

Hot and Cool Systems

Hot systems drive impulsive behaviors based on emotions, while cool systems are rational and cognitive.

Process Model of Self-Control

A description of how individuals manage their impulses through various stages including anticipation, monitoring, and action.

Choice Patterns in Conflict Identification

Two distinct patterns individuals may follow when faced with conflicting decisions: avoidant or proactive.

Metacognitive Control

Self-awareness and regulation of one’s cognitive processes, comprising planning, monitoring, and evaluating performance.

Cognitive Overload

A state where cognitive demands exceed processing capacity, adversely affecting memory and decision-making.

Attention Residue

A phenomenon where distractions linger in one’s mind, affecting focus on current tasks.

Personal Best Goal

A self-defined goal based on an individual's maximum achievement potential, with dimensions including challenge, clarity, commitment, and control.

Possible Selves

Future self-concepts that individuals aspire to, enhanced by factors such as social support, feedback, and future aspirations.