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What are emotions primarily considered in the context of social interactions?
What are emotions primarily considered in the context of social interactions?
Which theory emphasizes the role of appraisal in triggering emotions?
Which theory emphasizes the role of appraisal in triggering emotions?
According to evolutionary theories, what is the primary purpose of emotions?
According to evolutionary theories, what is the primary purpose of emotions?
What is a key distinction between how Japanese and American cultures appraise negative outcomes, according to appraisal theories?
What is a key distinction between how Japanese and American cultures appraise negative outcomes, according to appraisal theories?
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Which component is NOT included in the evaluation of emotions?
Which component is NOT included in the evaluation of emotions?
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What do social constructionist views assert about emotions?
What do social constructionist views assert about emotions?
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Which statement best reflects the relationship between emotions and brief responses?
Which statement best reflects the relationship between emotions and brief responses?
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In William James' view, what are emotions primarily linked to?
In William James' view, what are emotions primarily linked to?
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What is meant by 'cultural psychology'?
What is meant by 'cultural psychology'?
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Which theory posits that emotions are learned through cultural socialization?
Which theory posits that emotions are learned through cultural socialization?
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What bodily sensations are commonly associated with the positive emotion of kama muta?
What bodily sensations are commonly associated with the positive emotion of kama muta?
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What is the primary criticism of relying on WEIRD samples in psychology research?
What is the primary criticism of relying on WEIRD samples in psychology research?
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What do evolutionary theories of emotion typically emphasize?
What do evolutionary theories of emotion typically emphasize?
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Which cultural group is more likely to inhibit emotional expression in the presence of others?
Which cultural group is more likely to inhibit emotional expression in the presence of others?
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What concept explains the accuracy of observers in judging facial expressions based on cultural familiarity?
What concept explains the accuracy of observers in judging facial expressions based on cultural familiarity?
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Which of the following functions can culture serve?
Which of the following functions can culture serve?
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The Universality Hypothesis in emotional research debates whether emotions are:
The Universality Hypothesis in emotional research debates whether emotions are:
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Which cultural dimension describes the extent to which individuals see themselves as part of a community?
Which cultural dimension describes the extent to which individuals see themselves as part of a community?
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What type of methodological approach does cultural psychology often rely on?
What type of methodological approach does cultural psychology often rely on?
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What is a key difference in emotional expressivity between individualistic and collectivistic cultures?
What is a key difference in emotional expressivity between individualistic and collectivistic cultures?
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Which of the following is a challenge noted in cross-cultural psychology?
Which of the following is a challenge noted in cross-cultural psychology?
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Which thinking style is typically associated with interdependent cultures?
Which thinking style is typically associated with interdependent cultures?
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What is the primary focus of Affect Valuation Theory?
What is the primary focus of Affect Valuation Theory?
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Which components does the constructionist theory include in its model of emotion?
Which components does the constructionist theory include in its model of emotion?
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In cultures of honour, what is often an acceptable response to insults?
In cultures of honour, what is often an acceptable response to insults?
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According to the research by Ekman and others, what do studies of basic emotions suggest?
According to the research by Ekman and others, what do studies of basic emotions suggest?
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What characteristic of culture can make it challenging to study in psychology?
What characteristic of culture can make it challenging to study in psychology?
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Which emotion is generally more valued in Western cultures compared to Eastern cultures?
Which emotion is generally more valued in Western cultures compared to Eastern cultures?
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Which of the following best describes collectivist cultures?
Which of the following best describes collectivist cultures?
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What is a significant finding regarding emotions expressed by blind and sighted athletes?
What is a significant finding regarding emotions expressed by blind and sighted athletes?
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Which religious doctrine is more likely to influence positive and negative emotions in East Asian cultures?
Which religious doctrine is more likely to influence positive and negative emotions in East Asian cultures?
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How do cultural factors influence the physiological response to emotions?
How do cultural factors influence the physiological response to emotions?
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Which of the following statements reflects the research findings on southern versus northern participants in honour cultures?
Which of the following statements reflects the research findings on southern versus northern participants in honour cultures?
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What does the Dialect Theory of facial expressions suggest?
What does the Dialect Theory of facial expressions suggest?
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Study Notes
Emotions: Key Features and Theories
- Emotions are brief, biologically-based responses to internal and external stimuli (people, events, thoughts).
- Emotions have social functions, involving multiple components like evaluation, physiological changes, expressions, subjective experience, and actions.
Theories of Emotion
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Evolutionary Theories (Darwin, Ekman): Emotions are innate, have survival functions, and are expressed similarly across cultures (continuity between humans and animals). Features facial expressions as key. Focuses on basic emotions.
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Appraisal Theories (Arnold, Frijda, Scherer): Emotions arise from individuals' appraisals of events. Appraisal patterns may differ across cultures, influencing intensity and the type of emotion. Appraisals trigger emotional episodes via changes in other components.
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Constructionist Theories (James, Averill, Barrett): Emotions are socially constructed and learned through cultural norms. Emotions are understood best through social analysis. Emphasis on how social groups dictate appropriate emotional responses.
Culture and Emotion
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Culture: A pattern of beliefs, practices, and institutions passed down over time. Culture influences how experiences are interpreted and how emotions are displayed and perceived. Provides predictability and clarifies social coordination.
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Cross-Cultural Psychology Challenges: Culture is often understudied. Cultural expertise sometimes obscured. Relying on WEIRD samples (Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich, Democratic) is problematic in generalising findings.
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Cultural Differences: Cultures vary in their values, beliefs, and practices, leading to emotional responses and experiences that differ across groups. Differences can be observed in antecedents, appraisals, and display rules (cultural norms about expressing an emotion).
Universal Emotions
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Universality Hypothesis: The debate of whether emotions are innate or culturally learned.
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Studies suggest that emotional expressions (e.g., facial expressions) may be universal.
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Studies: Cross-cultural studies demonstrate some similarity in recognizing facial expressions of basic emotions (fear, anger, happiness, sadness). Also, in emotional experiences or responses to stimuli.
Measuring Emotion Across Cultures
- Scientists employ various measures: self-report questionnaires, reaction time tasks, facial expressions, physiological measures (heart rate, skin conductance), and neuroimaging.
- No measure is perfectly accurate.
Emotion in Music and Movement
- Music and movement often induce basic emotions, and similar patterns have been observed across cultures.
- There are similarities between human music and emotion vocalizations in primates (emotion vocalizations, pitch intervals).
Cultural Dimensions and Emotion
- Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions: Individualism/collectivism is a significant cultural dimension influencing how people perceive themselves (autonomous/part of a community) and exhibit emotions.
- Thinking Styles: Analytic (object-oriented) vs holistic(context-oriented). Collectivist cultures tend towards holistic thinking.
Religious Values and Emotion
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Dialectical vs. Optimizing: Some cultures (e.g., East Asian) have a more dialectical understanding of emotions, where positive and negative experiences are interwoven. Other cultures (e.g., Western) often value positive emotions more highly.
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Affect Valuation Theory: Cultures differ in the types and intensity of emotions they value (positive/negative; weak/strong arousal).
Honour and Emotion
- Cultures of Honour: Cultures emphasizing reputation and honour may exhibit stronger responses (anger, aggression) to perceived insults.
Social Ecology and Emotion
- Relational Mobility: The degree to which individuals can choose relationships based on preference (e.g., U.S. higher than Japan). Passionate love is influenced by relational mobility.
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Explore the fascinating world of emotions through their key features and various theories. Understand biological, social, and cultural influences on emotional responses. Delve into evolutionary, appraisal, and constructionist perspectives to grasp how emotions shape our experiences.
