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According to the James-Lange theory, what triggers feelings of emotion?
According to the James-Lange theory, what triggers feelings of emotion?
What did Walter Cannon criticize in the James-Lange theory?
What did Walter Cannon criticize in the James-Lange theory?
How did Goel and Dolan's study contribute to understanding humor processing in the brain?
How did Goel and Dolan's study contribute to understanding humor processing in the brain?
Which theory suggests that our own emotional feelings are based on sensory feedback from muscle activity?
Which theory suggests that our own emotional feelings are based on sensory feedback from muscle activity?
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What criticism did Walter Cannon offer regarding the sensory feedback mechanism in the James-Lange theory?
What criticism did Walter Cannon offer regarding the sensory feedback mechanism in the James-Lange theory?
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How do different types of jokes impact brain activation according to Goel and Dolan's study?
How do different types of jokes impact brain activation according to Goel and Dolan's study?
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According to Darwin, human expressions of emotion are believed to have evolved from:
According to Darwin, human expressions of emotion are believed to have evolved from:
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In terms of recognizing emotions, which hemisphere is reported to play a more significant role?
In terms of recognizing emotions, which hemisphere is reported to play a more significant role?
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How did Darwin support his conclusion that emotional expressions are innate?
How did Darwin support his conclusion that emotional expressions are innate?
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Which brain region was found to have reduced gray matter volume in people with antisocial personality disorder?
Which brain region was found to have reduced gray matter volume in people with antisocial personality disorder?
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What is the primary sensory modality through which we recognize other people's emotions?
What is the primary sensory modality through which we recognize other people's emotions?
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Which neurological condition is known to affect the recognition of negative emotions in others?
Which neurological condition is known to affect the recognition of negative emotions in others?
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Which area of the brain, when damaged, can cause emotional facial paresis?
Which area of the brain, when damaged, can cause emotional facial paresis?
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In individuals with emotional facial paresis, what can they do voluntarily with their face muscles but struggle with emotionally?
In individuals with emotional facial paresis, what can they do voluntarily with their face muscles but struggle with emotionally?
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Which side of the face is usually more expressive when showing emotions through facial muscles?
Which side of the face is usually more expressive when showing emotions through facial muscles?
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What did Shammi and Stuss find regarding damage to the right vmPFC and humor appreciation?
What did Shammi and Stuss find regarding damage to the right vmPFC and humor appreciation?
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Which hemisphere is suggested to be more expressive than the other based on studies of facial expressions?
Which hemisphere is suggested to be more expressive than the other based on studies of facial expressions?
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What type of lesion is more likely to impair expression of emotion, both facially and by tone of voice?
What type of lesion is more likely to impair expression of emotion, both facially and by tone of voice?
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