Emotion Flashcards

What are the three components of emotion mentioned in the notes?

Psychological arousal, expressive behaviors, and conscious experience.

What is psychological arousal?

Physiological changes in your body, such as sweaty palms or increased heart rate.

What does expressive behavior refer to?

Actions and facial expressions that convey emotion.

What is conscious experience in the context of emotion?

The feeling and interpretation of emotion, including the mental process of labeling.

According to the James-Lange Theory, how do feelings arise?

Feelings follow bodily reactions to external situations.

Can you give an example of the James-Lange Theory?

You feel sad because you are crying.

What is the Cannon-Bard Theory of emotion?

Our reactions to emotions are general and cannot solely be determined from reactions alone.

Give an example that illustrates the Cannon-Bard Theory.

A fluttery stomach does not necessarily indicate a feeling of passion.

What does the classical view of emotion suggest?

Emotions are built from birth, generated through neuronal pathways, and are universally felt and recognized across cultures.

What are cultural display rules?

The reactions and expressions of emotion that vary across different cultures.