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What are emotions characterized by?
What are emotions characterized by?
What is the primary emotion characterized by feelings of joy and contentment?
What is the primary emotion characterized by feelings of joy and contentment?
What is the secondary emotion derived from a combination of sadness and anger?
What is the secondary emotion derived from a combination of sadness and anger?
Which emotion theory proposes that emotions result from physiological responses to stimuli?
Which emotion theory proposes that emotions result from physiological responses to stimuli?
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What is the emotion regulation strategy that involves reinterpreting the meaning of a stimulus?
What is the emotion regulation strategy that involves reinterpreting the meaning of a stimulus?
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Which of the following is associated with poorer mental and physical health?
Which of the following is associated with poorer mental and physical health?
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What is crucial for overall well-being?
What is crucial for overall well-being?
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Which primary emotion is characterized by feelings of anxiety and apprehension?
Which primary emotion is characterized by feelings of anxiety and apprehension?
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Study Notes
Emotions: Definition and Types
- Emotions are complex psychological and physiological states that people experience in response to various stimuli
- Emotions are often accompanied by physical sensations, such as changes in heart rate, breathing, and body temperature
Primary Emotions
- Happiness: a positive emotion characterized by feelings of joy, contentment, and satisfaction
- Sadness: a negative emotion characterized by feelings of sorrow, grief, and loss
- Anger: a negative emotion characterized by feelings of hostility, frustration, and irritation
- Fear: a negative emotion characterized by feelings of anxiety, apprehension, and dread
- Surprise: a neutral emotion characterized by feelings of unexpectedness and astonishment
Secondary Emotions
- Derived from a combination of primary emotions
- Examples:
- Guilt (sadness + anger)
- Shame (fear + sadness)
- Jealousy (fear + anger)
- Envy (sadness + anger)
Emotion Theories
- James-Lange Theory: emotions result from physiological responses to stimuli
- Cannon-Bard Theory: emotions occur simultaneously with physiological responses
- Two-Factor Theory: emotions result from the interaction of cognitive appraisal and physiological arousal
Emotion Regulation
- Cognitive Reappraisal: reinterpreting the meaning of a stimulus to change the emotional response
- Emotion Suppression: conscious effort to reduce or hide emotional expression
- Emotion Expression: openly displaying emotions
Emotions and Well-being
- Positive emotions (e.g., happiness, gratitude) are associated with better mental and physical health
- Negative emotions (e.g., anxiety, depression) are associated with poorer mental and physical health
- Emotional intelligence and regulation are crucial for overall well-being
Emotions: Definition and Types
- Emotions are complex psychological and physiological states triggered by stimuli, accompanied by physical sensations like changes in heart rate, breathing, and body temperature.
Primary Emotions
- Happiness: a positive emotion characterized by feelings of joy, contentment, and satisfaction.
- Sadness: a negative emotion characterized by feelings of sorrow, grief, and loss.
- Anger: a negative emotion characterized by feelings of hostility, frustration, and irritation.
- Fear: a negative emotion characterized by feelings of anxiety, apprehension, and dread.
- Surprise: a neutral emotion characterized by feelings of unexpectedness and astonishment.
Secondary Emotions
- Derived from combining primary emotions, such as:
- Guilt (sadness + anger)
- Shame (fear + sadness)
- Jealousy (fear + anger)
- Envy (sadness + anger)
Emotion Theories
- James-Lange Theory: emotions result from physiological responses to stimuli.
- Cannon-Bard Theory: emotions occur simultaneously with physiological responses.
- Two-Factor Theory: emotions result from the interaction of cognitive appraisal and physiological arousal.
Emotion Regulation
- Cognitive Reappraisal: reinterpreting the meaning of a stimulus to change the emotional response.
- Emotion Suppression: conscious effort to reduce or hide emotional expression.
- Emotion Expression: openly displaying emotions.
Emotions and Well-being
- Positive emotions (e.g., happiness, gratitude) are linked to better mental and physical health.
- Negative emotions (e.g., anxiety, depression) are linked to poorer mental and physical health.
- Emotional intelligence and regulation are crucial for overall well-being.
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Learn about emotions, their definition, and primary emotions including happiness, sadness, and anger.
