APPSY 4.7 Emotion
Page 1: Emotion in AP Psychology
Introduction to Unit 4 focusing on emotions.
Page 2: Understanding Emotions
Consider what emotions are and how they affect the mind, body, and behavior.
Page 3: Instructions for Collaboration
Instructions for editing the slide and using tools in Google Slides.
Page 4: Specific Emotions
Explore the experience of fear in terms of body, mind, and behavior. Watch a video for insights on what creates emotions.
Page 5: Theories of Emotion
Introduction to various theories explaining emotion.
Page 6: Components of Emotion
Three components of emotion: 1. Physiological Response 2. Cognitive Appraisal 3. Behavioral Response. Identify the most influential component.
Page 7: Instructions for Collaboration
Instructions for interacting with the collaboration slide.
Page 8: Definition of Emotions
Emotions (or affect) are complex psychological processes distinct from reasoning and knowledge, reflecting internal and external factors.
Page 9: Emotion and Motivation
Emotion and motivation are complementary; emotions drive response to situations and convey intentions.
Page 10: Three Components of Emotion
Emotions involve: 1. Physiological arousal 2. Expressive behaviors 3. Conscious experience. Each emotion comprises these three components.
Page 11: Identifying Parts of Emotion
Questions to identify physiological arousal, expressive behavior, and conscious experience in emotions.
Page 12: Matching Components of Emotion
Match examples of conscious experience, physiological response, and behavior in emotional contexts.
Page 13: Relation of Bodily Arousal and Emotion
Investigate whether arousal precedes or follows emotional feeling, and how cognition interacts with emotion.
Page 14: Historical Theory #1
This early 1900s theory states emotion arises from awareness of physiological responses to stimuli.
Page 15: Weakness of Theory #1
Critique: Arousal can occur without emotion, and emotions don't have unique physiological patterns.
Page 16: Historical Theory #2
Proposition that physical responses and subjective feelings occur simultaneously and independently.
Page 17: Weakness of Theory #2
Critique: Fails to consider new or ambiguous situations where emotions are unclear.
Page 18: Differences Between Theories
Theory #1 posits physiological responses first; Theory #2 states they occur simultaneously.
Page 19: Missing Elements in Historical Theories
Reflect on what the two historical theories overlook concerning the three components of emotion.
Page 20: Collaborate Board Instructions
More instructions for editing and collaboration.
Page 21: Modern Theory #1: Two Factor Theory
This theory from the 1960s links physical reactions and cognitive appraisal in creating emotion.
Page 22: Weakness of Two Factor Theory
Critique: Some emotions can appear without appraisal; not all require conscious evaluation.
Page 23: Cognitive Interpretation of Arousal
Focus on the relationship between arousal and cognitive interpretation.
Page 24: Cognition and Emotion
Discussion on whether cognitive interpretation always precedes emotional experience.
Page 25: Modern Theory #2: No Cognition
Some emotional responses are immediate and do not need cognitive processing.
Page 26: Weakness of No Cognition Theory
Critique: Some emotions definitely require cognitive interpretation.
Page 27: Brain's Pathways for Emotion
Two pathways for emotional processing: through cortex or direct route to the amygdala.
Page 28: Low Road of Emotion
Simple emotions like fear quickly process through the low road directly to the amygdala bypassing the cortex.
Page 29: High Road of Emotion
Complex emotions take the high road, involving cognition and analysis in the cortex before response.
Page 30: Cognition Relationships
Questions relating to emotions likely to require higher cognitive processing.
Page 31: Open-Ended Question
Encourage open responses regarding emotional interpretations.
Page 32: Modern Theory #3: Always Cognition
Appraisal occurs even effortlessly before emotional responses according to this theory.
Page 33: Weakness of Theory #3
Critique: Some emotions arise immediately without any apparent appraisal.
Page 34: Comparison of Modern Theories
Overview of how modern theories align or conflict on the importance of cognition in emotions.
Page 35: Summary of Historical Theories
Brief recap of the five major historical and modern theories of emotion.
Page 36: Facial Feedback Hypothesis
Suggests facial expressions can influence emotional experiences.
Page 37: Research on Facial Feedback
Japanese study with rubber bands affecting facial muscle states and emotions.
Page 38: Predicting Results of Study
Consider how facial expressions could affect emotional reports among students.
Page 39: Study Results
Findings confirm that facial states influence feelings, supporting Historical Theory #1.
Page 40: Mixed Results of Facial Feedback Research
Although replicated, findings on the facial feedback hypothesis remain inconsistent.
Page 41: The Broaden and Build Theory
Positive emotions expand awareness and can strengthen resources and coping abilities.
Page 42: Broaden and Build Theory on Negative Emotions
Contrast between broadening positive reactions and narrowed focus during negative ones.
Page 43: Practice Broaden and Build
Engage in exercises to apply Broaden and Build principles.
Page 44: Quiz
Quiz over emotions and their primary types.
Page 45: Quiz Example
Scenario examining primary emotions using examples.
Page 46: Quiz Example 2
Another scenario focusing on primary emotions in decision-making.
Page 47: Universality of Emotions
Introduction to universal expressions of emotion.
Page 48: Video on Universal Expressions
Presentation discussing whether emotions have universal expressions.
Page 49: Paul Ekman's Universal Emotions
Seven theorized universal emotions: Fear, Contempt, Sadness, Happiness, Surprise, Anger.
Page 50: Display Rules of Emotions
Cultural differences in emotional expression and empathy.
Page 51: Cultural Interpretation of Emotions
The impact of culture on emotional display and interpretation.