Conscious Emotion vs. Automatic Affect

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What emotions are typically linked to rejection or unfair treatment?

  • Excitement and hope
  • Fear and hate (correct)
  • Confidence and pride
  • Joy and contentment

Which of the following is a potential consequence of losing a loved one?

  • Jealousy and pride
  • Anger and resentment
  • Happiness and satisfaction
  • Grief and anxiety (correct)

How can maintaining good social relationships affect emotional well-being?

  • It can foster jealousy
  • It can prevent emotional distress (correct)
  • It can lead to sadness
  • It can cause increased anxiety

What emotion is most commonly associated with being treated badly or losing a partner?

<p>Anger (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What relationship dynamic is indicated by healthy feelings?

<p>Healthy relationships (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is conscious emotion characterized by?

<p>A powerful and unified feeling state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age can babies begin to recognize emotions?

<p>Three months old (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is automatic affect primarily experienced as?

<p>Liking or disliking something (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which brain region is primarily responsible for regulating emotions?

<p>Limbic brain region (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In contrast to automatic affect, full-blown emotion takes:

<p>Time to develop (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is NOT associated with emotions?

<p>Completely passive responses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to emotional feelings upon recognizing a stimulus?

<p>They indicate whether one likes or dislikes it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emotions serve as a bridge between which two components?

<p>Mind and body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do emotions play in decision-making?

<p>Emotions can both help and hinder decision-making. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk-as-feelings hypothesis primarily concerned with?

<p>How emotional processes influence risk evaluation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which emotion is particularly noted for motivating caution and planning?

<p>Anxiety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do strong conscious emotions affect decision-making in risky situations?

<p>They encourage individuals to ignore future consequences. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of decision-making, what does 'automatic affective reactions' refer to?

<p>Emotional reactions that guide immediate decisions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What negative emotions are associated with maladaptive decision-making?

<p>Depression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential effect of sexual arousal on decision-making?

<p>It often interferes with decision-making ability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do emotions influence perceptions of probabilities in decision-making?

<p>Emotions often cause individuals to disregard probabilities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of arousal cannot be converted into 'bad' arousal according to the studies mentioned?

<p>Positive emotional arousal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following states has been mentioned as a neutral state in the studies?

<p>Receiving caffeine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What emotion is described as usually being chemically induced?

<p>Good arousal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the research, what can 'bad' arousal not be converted into?

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Which of the following does not represent a 'good' emotional state in the context of the research?

<p>Neutral response to stimuli (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of experiencing pleasant arousal according to the research?

<p>It can be misattributed to an unpleasant emotion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is stated to be generated by actual events?

<p>Both good and bad arousal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of stimulant is discussed as inducing neutral states?

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What is a primary difference observed in boys' and girls' games?

<p>Boys seek out exciting themes and manage fear. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do boys typically handle disputes in their games?

<p>By appealing to abstract rules or replaying the event. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What pattern regarding marital conflicts is observed between husbands and wives?

<p>Husbands tend to avoid marital conflicts more than wives. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do social norms suggest about men's emotional expression?

<p>Men are pressured to suppress their emotions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes the emotionality of men and women?

<p>Women are more emotional but this may be an illusion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do husbands typically react during arguments, according to the observations?

<p>They seek to avoid confrontation altogether. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of emotions, how do boys and girls deal differently in play?

<p>Boys work harder to avoid emotional experiences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion can be drawn about women's emotionality compared to men’s?

<p>Women tend to have stronger feelings but may feel pressured to downplay them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Conscious Emotion vs. Automatic Affect

  • Conscious emotion is a strong, unified feeling experienced at a conscious level.
  • Automatic affect is a liking or disliking of something, often occurring outside of conscious awareness.
  • Automatic affect is a rapid, initial evaluation of something as good or bad, happening within milliseconds.
  • Conscious emotion, in contrast, develops more slowly.
  • Both conscious emotion and automatic affect are vital for human experiences and decision-making.

Emotional Arousal

  • Emotions involve both mental and physical aspects.
  • Emotional states can be induced or triggered by physical events or chemical changes in the body.
  • Emotional arousal is typically categorized as good or bad, and it's difficult to convert one type into the other.

Emotional Connections & Relationships

  • Positive feelings often result from healthy relationships, while negative emotions frequently stem from damaged relationships.
  • Maintaining strong social connections can be crucial for overall well-being and emotional stability.

Emotions Impacting Decisions

  • Emotions play a vital role in decision-making, both positively and negatively.
  • Emotions can help guide decisions by highlighting good and bad outcomes.
  • Strong emotions, particularly negative ones, can skew decision-making and lead to risky or harmful choices.
  • The risk-as-feelings hypothesis suggests that people rely on their emotional reactions to assess risk.

Gender and Emotional Expression

  • Social norms often pressure men to suppress emotional expression.
  • Women tend to be more willing to openly express emotions, potentially leading to the perception of greater female emotionality.
  • Men may actually experience emotions as intensely as women, but they may be less likely to acknowledge or express them.
  • The difference in emotional expression between genders may be influenced by social expectations rather than inherent differences.

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