Chapter 9: Emotions

Flashcards covering key concepts related to emotions, their definitions, and associated theories.

Emotion

A complex pattern of changes including physiological arousal, feelings, cognitive processes and behavioral reactions, made in response to a situation perceived to be personally significant.

Physiological Changes

Bodily changes that occur in response to emotions, such as increased heartbeat and rise in blood pressure.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and to be sensitive to others' feelings.

Nonverbal Behavior

Observable changes that may indicate emotions, where the connection between verbalizing emotions and nonverbal reactions can be complex.

Cognitive Interpretations

How the mind impacts emotions; involves the process of reappraisal, which is rethinking the meaning of events to alter emotional impact.

Verbal Expression

The use of specific words to express various degrees of emotional intensity.

Facilitative Emotions

Emotions that contribute to effective functioning and can enhance performance or constructive action.

Debilitative Emotions

Emotions that hinder or prevent effective performance, often characterized by high intensity and extended duration.

Rumination

Recurrent thoughts not demanded by the immediate environment, often associated with debilitative emotions.

The Five Stages of Grief

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's model outlining the stages: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance.

Rational-emotive approach

A method of changing emotions by altering unproductive interpretations of events.

I Language

A technique of expressing emotions that allows individuals to take responsibility for their feelings.

Emotional Agility

The ability to navigate life's challenges with a flexible and adaptive mindset, viewing them as growth opportunities.

Fallacy of Approval

The belief that one must gain the approval of others to be happy.

Emotional Contagion

The phenomenon where individuals can 'catch' emotions from others, influencing emotional states.

Maximizing Facilitative Emotions

Strategies to enhance positive emotions, such as focusing on growth opportunities and choosing compassion.