Emotion - AP Psychology

Facial expressions can influence emotional experiences. Smiling can actually make you feel happier.

Emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive labeling. We interpret physical arousal with context clues.

Serotonin helps regulate mood and is linked to well-being. Low levels linked to depression and sadness.

Emotional contagion is the phenomenon of sharing and catching emotions. Emotions spread from person to person automatically.

Emotion is the result of physiological responses to stimuli. We feel emotions because our body reacts first.

Positive emotions broaden thinking and build resources. Good feelings expand creativity and growth.

Oxytocin is associated with bonding and trust. The 'love hormone' for social connection.

Emotional regulation involves strategies to influence one's emotional experience. Managing how you feel and express emotions.

Emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive labeling. We interpret physical arousal with context clues.

Increased cortisol levels. The stress hormone that rises during pressure.

Emotional regulation involves strategies to influence one's emotional experience. Managing how you feel and express emotions.

The amygdala. The brain's fear center.

Emotional contagion is the phenomenon of sharing and catching emotions. Emotions spread from person to person automatically.

The polygraph measures physiological responses to detect deception. Assumes lying causes detectable body changes.

The insula processes emotions related to bodily states. Connects physical sensations to emotions.

Happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, anger, surprise. The core emotions recognized worldwide.

Affect refers to the experience of feeling or emotion. The observable expression of emotion.

Catharsis is the release of emotional tension. Releasing pent-up feelings for relief.

The amygdala. The brain's fear center.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions. Skills for handling emotions effectively.

Mood is longer-lasting and less intense than emotion. Emotions are brief; moods linger longer.

The prefrontal cortex is involved in regulating emotions. Controls and manages emotional responses.

The hypothalamus regulates emotional responses and homeostasis. Controls the body's emotional and survival responses.

The limbic system is involved in emotional processing. The brain's emotional processing center.

Increased cortisol levels. The stress hormone that rises during pressure.

Emotional labor involves managing emotions in professional settings. Controlling emotions as part of your job.

Chronic stress can lead to emotional exhaustion. Burnout from prolonged emotional strain.

Alexithymia is difficulty in identifying and expressing emotions. Being emotionally numb or disconnected.

Emotions are paired, and the presence of one suppresses its opposite. Like happiness-sadness balancing each other out.