Understanding Emotions and Theories of Emotion

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to basic emotions and theories of emotion as outlined in the lecture notes.

6 Basic Emotions

Sadness, Fear, Anger, Disgust, Surprise, Contempt.

Sadness

Expressed through turned down eyes and a frown.

Fear

Characterized by a clenched jaw and wide eyes, ranging from worry to horror.

Anger

Involves a tight mouth and furrowed brow, fluctuating from annoyance to rage.

Disgust

Manifested by a wrinkled nose and raised upper lip, from aversion to repulsion.

Surprise

Indicated by raised eyebrows and an open mouth, ranging from startled to astonished.

Contempt

A feeling of dislike or superiority over another person or group.

Emblems

Specific signs that indicate and project a feeling about an issue.

Body Language

Non-verbal expressions like clenched fists and hunched shoulders.

Microexpressions

Quick flashes of facial expressions that convey emotions.

Display Rules

Cultural norms that dictate when it’s appropriate to express certain emotions.

James-Lange Theory of Emotion

Suggests that physiological arousal precedes the interpretation of emotion.

Cannon-Bard Theory

Posits that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously.

Facial Feedback Hypothesis

Suggests facial expressions can influence emotional experiences.

Appraisal Theories

Focus on how we evaluate situations to determine emotional responses.