AP Psychology Unit 8B: Emotions Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the James-Lange Theory of Emotion suggest?

Emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously.

Emotions are based solely on cognitive appraisal.

Emotions arise after physiological responses. (correct)

Emotions are purely physiological.

What does the Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion state?

Emotions precede physiological responses.

Emotional feedback influences physiological arousal.

Physiological responses are the only determinants of emotion.

Emotions and physiological responses happen at the same time. (correct)

What must occur in Schachter's Two Factor Theory for one to experience emotion?

One must be physically aroused and label the arousal.

What is the spillover effect?

Emotions from one event influence feelings towards another event. Signup and view all the answers

Women's intuition is thought to be inferior to men's.

False Signup and view all the answers

What do display rules refer to?

Cultural rules governing appropriate emotional expression. Signup and view all the answers

What does the facial feedback effect imply?

Facial expressions can cause changes in emotional experience. Signup and view all the answers

Behavior feedback suggests that acting a certain way can influence which aspect?

Emotional feelings Signup and view all the answers

What is the feel-good, do-good phenomenon?

People in good moods tend to help others. Signup and view all the answers

What is the diminishing returns phenomenon?

Feeling less satisfied with something as you have more of it. Signup and view all the answers

Define adaptation-level phenomenon.

Judgment based on past experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What does relative deprivation refer to?

Feeling worse off compared to others. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the general adaptation syndrome (GAS).

The body's adaptive response to stress through three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. Signup and view all the answers

People with Type A personality are generally easygoing.

False Signup and view all the answers

Type B personality individuals are relaxed and easygoing.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is behavioral medicine?

A field combining behavioral and medical knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What is health psychology?

The subfield of psychology focused on behavioral medicine. Signup and view all the answers

Define catharsis in psychology.

An emotional release that relieves aggressive urges. Signup and view all the answers

What does well-being refer to?

Being satisfied with life. Signup and view all the answers

How is stress defined?

The process of perceiving and responding to life events. Signup and view all the answers

What are psychophysiological illnesses?

Illnesses with mind-body connections, often stress-related. Signup and view all the answers

What is psychoneuroimmunology?

The study of how psychological and neural processes affect the immune system. Signup and view all the answers

What are lymphocytes?

White blood cells important for immune responses. Signup and view all the answers

What does Lazarus's Theory of Emotion propose?

The mind processes information and generates emotion unconsciously. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Theories of Emotion

James-Lange Theory: Proposes that emotions arise from bodily responses to stimuli; awareness of these bodily reactions leads to emotional experience.
Cannon-Bard Theory: Asserts that an emotion-triggering stimulus simultaneously generates a physiological response and subjective emotional experience.
Schachter's Two-Factor Theory: Suggests emotion experience requires physical arousal and cognitive labeling of that arousal.

Emotional Concepts

Spillover Effect: Emotional reactions can carry over from one event to another, influencing subsequent feelings and behaviors.
Women's Intuition: The belief that women possess superior intuitive abilities, often interpreted as a natural understanding of situations without conscious reasoning.
Display Rules: Culturally specific norms dictating the appropriate expression of emotions in different contexts.

Feedback Mechanisms

Facial Feedback Effect: The phenomenon where facial expressions can influence emotional experiences; for example, smiling can enhance feelings of happiness.
Behavior Feedback: Acting in a way consistent with a particular emotion can lead to actually feeling that emotion, such as pretending to be happy can foster genuine happiness.

Feel-Good, Do-Good Phenomenon: Individuals in a positive mood are more likely to engage in helpful or altruistic behaviors.
Diminishing Returns Phenomenon: As one accumulates wealth or comfort, the associated satisfaction tends to decrease, leading to potential dissatisfaction.
Adaptation-Level Phenomenon: People evaluate experiences based on previous encounters, leading to adjustments in emotional reactions over time.

Perception and Comparison

Relative Deprivation: The sense of feeling worse off when comparing oneself to others, leading to feelings of dissatisfaction or envy.
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS): Describes the body's three-stage response to stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Personality Types

Type A Personality: Characterized by competitiveness, impatience, and susceptibility to stress; prone to anger and hostility.
Type B Personality: Defined by a more relaxed, easygoing demeanor, typically calmer and less competitive.

Fields of Psychology

Behavioral Medicine: Integrates behavioral and medical knowledge to understand health and illness, focusing on the psychological aspects of medical conditions.
Health Psychology: A subfield of psychology that studies how psychological factors influence health and illness.

Emotional Release and Well-Being

Catharsis: The process of releasing pent-up emotions, often thought to relieve stress and aggression; for example, through physical expression like punching a pillow.
Well-Being: Refers to overall happiness and life satisfaction, often used as a measure of quality of life.

Stress and Health Interactions

Stress: The subjective process of perceiving and responding to life events, which can impact mental and physical health.
Psychophysiological Illness: Physical illnesses exacerbated by psychological stress, such as hypertension and tension headaches.
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI): Examines how psychological processes influence the immune system and overall health.

Immune System Components

Lymphocytes: White blood cells crucial for immune response; B lymphocytes produce antibodies, while T lymphocytes attack infected or cancerous cells.

Cognitive Processing of Emotions

Lazarus's Theory of Emotion: Highlights the role of cognitive appraisal in emotion generation, suggesting emotions arise from unconscious processing of stimuli.

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Test your knowledge of key theories of emotion with these flashcards from AP Psychology Unit 8B. Learn and remember the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories, among others. Enhance your understanding of how emotions are experienced and processed in relation to bodily responses.