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Flashcard 1: What is Ekman's theory regarding basic emotions?
Answer: Ekman proposed six basic emotions with universal facial expressions. These emotions look the same across all cultures.
Flashcard 2: What is the facial feedback hypothesis?
Answer: Facial expressions can influence emotional experiences. Smiling can actually make you feel happier.
Flashcard 3: Describe the Schachter-Singer two-factor theory of emotion.
Answer: Emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive labeling. We interpret physical arousal with context clues.
Flashcard 4: What is the main effect of serotonin on mood?
Answer: Serotonin helps regulate mood and is linked to well-being. Low levels linked to depression and sadness.
Flashcard 5: Define 'emotional contagion.'
Answer: Emotional contagion is the phenomenon of sharing and catching emotions. Emotions spread from person to person automatically.
Flashcard 6: What is the James-Lange theory of emotion?
Answer: Emotion is the result of physiological responses to stimuli. We feel emotions because our body reacts first.
Flashcard 7: What is the main focus of the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions?
Answer: Positive emotions broaden thinking and build resources. Good feelings expand creativity and growth.
Flashcard 8: Identify the emotion primarily associated with the hormone oxytocin.
Answer: Oxytocin is associated with bonding and trust. The 'love hormone' for social connection.
Flashcard 9: Define the concept of 'emotional regulation.'
Answer: Emotional regulation involves strategies to influence one's emotional experience. Managing how you feel and express emotions.
Flashcard 10: Describe the Schachter-Singer two-factor theory of emotion.
Answer: Emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive labeling. We interpret physical arousal with context clues.
Flashcard 11: Identify a physiological marker of stress.
Answer: Increased cortisol levels. The stress hormone that rises during pressure.
Flashcard 12: Define the concept of 'emotional regulation.'
Answer: Emotional regulation involves strategies to influence one's emotional experience. Managing how you feel and express emotions.
Flashcard 13: Which brain structure is primarily associated with fear?
Answer: The amygdala. The brain's fear center.
Flashcard 14: Define 'emotional contagion.'
Answer: Emotional contagion is the phenomenon of sharing and catching emotions. Emotions spread from person to person automatically.
Flashcard 15: What is the polygraph test based on?
Answer: The polygraph measures physiological responses to detect deception. Assumes lying causes detectable body changes.
Flashcard 16: What is the role of the insula in emotion?
Answer: The insula processes emotions related to bodily states. Connects physical sensations to emotions.
Flashcard 17: List Ekman's six basic emotions.
Answer: Happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, anger, surprise. The core emotions recognized worldwide.
Flashcard 18: What does the term 'affect' refer to in psychology?
Answer: Affect refers to the experience of feeling or emotion. The observable expression of emotion.
Flashcard 19: Define catharsis in the context of emotion.
Answer: Catharsis is the release of emotional tension. Releasing pent-up feelings for relief.
Flashcard 20: Which brain structure is primarily associated with fear?
Answer: The amygdala. The brain's fear center.
Flashcard 21: Define emotional intelligence.
Answer: Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions. Skills for handling emotions effectively.
Flashcard 22: What is the difference between mood and emotion?
Answer: Mood is longer-lasting and less intense than emotion. Emotions are brief; moods linger longer.
Flashcard 23: What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in emotion?
Answer: The prefrontal cortex is involved in regulating emotions. Controls and manages emotional responses.
Flashcard 24: Identify the primary function of the hypothalamus in emotion.
Answer: The hypothalamus regulates emotional responses and homeostasis. Controls the body's emotional and survival responses.
Flashcard 25: How does the limbic system relate to emotion?
Answer: The limbic system is involved in emotional processing. The brain's emotional processing center.
Flashcard 26: Identify a physiological marker of stress.
Answer: Increased cortisol levels. The stress hormone that rises during pressure.
Flashcard 27: What is the concept of 'emotional labor'?
Answer: Emotional labor involves managing emotions in professional settings. Controlling emotions as part of your job.
Flashcard 28: What is the impact of chronic stress on emotion?
Answer: Chronic stress can lead to emotional exhaustion. Burnout from prolonged emotional strain.
Flashcard 29: Define 'alexithymia.'
Answer: Alexithymia is difficulty in identifying and expressing emotions. Being emotionally numb or disconnected.
Flashcard 30: What is the main idea behind the opponent-process theory of emotion?
Answer: Emotions are paired, and the presence of one suppresses its opposite. Like happiness-sadness balancing each other out.