Unit 4 - Emotion

Emotion

Complex reaction pattern involving thoughts, feelings, and actions

James-Lange Theory

An emotion provoking stimulus a physical response, that then leads to emotion. Emotion follows behavior

• “We feel sorry because we cry; angry because we strike; afraid because we tremble.”-William James

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory that an emotional feeling and an internal physiological response occur at the same time

• Emotion and behavior simultaneously

Schachter Two-Factor Theory

This theory suggests that the emotions we feel depend on two things

• our internal physical state

• the external situation we find ourselves in.

Facial Feedback Hypothesis

Facial movement and expressions can influence attitude and emotional experience

Broaden-and-Build Theory

a model in positive psychology that suggests that positive emotions can help people build useful skills and psychological resources over time

Universal Emotions theory

a concept in psychology that suggests there are six basic emotions (happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, and disgust) that are universally expressed and recognized across different cultures

Seven Basic Emotions

Paul Ekman (CH SAF SD)

• contempt

• happiness

• sadness

• anger

• fear

• surprise

• disgust

Display Rule

A social group or culture's informal norms about how to appropriately express emotions

Individualist cultures

often express their emotions more, in speech & body.

• However, all cultures exhibit the worldwide smiles, frowns, & angry faces of humanity

Affect

The broad experience of feeling or emotion, including moods and immediate emotional responses

Internal and External Factors

• Internal: Biological and psychological influences (e.g., personality, past experiences).

• External: Environmental and social stimuli affecting emotions.

Physiological vs. Cognitive Experiences

• Physiological: Bodily reactions (e.g., heart rate, sweating).

• Cognitive: Mental processes (e.g., interpretation, awareness)

Cognitive Label

The interpretation assigned to physiological arousal, shaping the experienced emotion

Cognitive Appraisal

The evaluation of a situation that determines emotional response

Elicitors

Triggers of emotional responses, either internal (thoughts) or external (events)