Module 37,38 - Experiencing Emotion

Basic emotions

Fundamental emotional experiences, such as anger, fear, happiness, sadness, and disgust

Catharsis

The idea that releasing anger reduces it; research shows venting often increases anger instead

Self-distancing

Looking at an upsetting situation from an outside perspective

Feel-good, do-good phenomenon

Feeling happy makes people more likely to help others

Positive psychology

The scientific study of positive emotions, strengths, and human flourishing

Subjective well-being

A person’s own experience of happiness and life satisfaction

Adaptation

Becoming accustomed to a change or experience over time

Social comparison

evaluating ourselves by comparing ourselves with other people

Gratitude

Recognizing and appreciating positive things in life

Optimism

Expecting or believing that positive outcomes are possible

Stress

The process of appraising and responding to a challenging or threatening event

Stressor

An event or situation that created stress

Stress reaction

The body’s and mind’s response to a stressor

Appraisal

Evaluating a situation and deciding what it mean for you

Catastrophe

A large-scale disaster that causes widespread disruption or harm

Daily hassles

Small, recurring problems that create stress

Chronic stress

Stress that continues for a long time

General adaptation syndrome (GAS)

Selye’s three-srage model of the body’s response to prolonged stress