Emotion and Love: Detailed Class Summary

These flashcards cover key concepts and definitions related to emotion, cognitive processes, and love as discussed in the class summary.

Components of Emotional Experience

Three main components: Physiological Arousal, Cognitive Component, Behavioral Component.

James-Lange Theory

Theory stating that stimulus leads to physiological arousal which then leads to emotional experience.

Cannon-Bard Theory

Theory suggesting that stimulus triggers physiological arousal and emotional experience simultaneously.

Two-Factor Theory

Theory emphasizing that both physiological arousal and cognitive label shape emotional perception.

Misattribution of Arousal

A phenomenon where physiological arousal is incorrectly attributed to an emotion, leading to altered emotional response.

Facial Feedback Hypothesis

The idea that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences.

Positive Affect (PA) and Negative Affect (NA)

Independent measures of positive and negative emotions.

Emotion Classification

The categorization of emotions with challenges in reducing them to a core set.

Capilano River Bridge Study

A study demonstrating that higher physiological arousal (from crossing a high bridge) can be misinterpreted as attraction.

Commitment in Sternberg's Theory

The conscious decision to maintain a relationship, one of the three core elements of love.

Intimacy in Sternberg's Theory

Emotional closeness and bonding in relationships.

Passion in Sternberg's Theory

The physical and arousal element often present in the initial stage of relationships.

Companionate Love

A form of love characterized by commitment and intimacy without the presence of passion.

Consummate Love

The ideal form of love consisting of all three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Need for Affiliation

The desire for numerous social connections and relationships.

Need to Belong

The innate desire for deep, close, enduring bonds with others.

Measurement Tools for Emotion

Instruments like PANAS and AIM used to quantify emotional experiences and styles.

Emotion, Coping, and Academic Stress

Study showing the relationship between exercise, perception of exam threats, and emotional responses.