Psychology Chapter 9 & 10: Emotions and Communication

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What is a key factor that cultures influence in relation to emotions?

The frequency and type of emotional expressions (correct)

The color of emotional displays

The physical locations where emotions are expressed

The genetic predispositions for specific emotions

Which of the following components is essential to enhancing intercultural communication?

Physical fitness

Emotion regulation (correct)

Cognitive dissonance

Cultural appropriation

What aspect of emotions is considered universal across cultures?

The physiological responses to emotional stimuli

The cultural significance of emotional displays

The specific emotions that are felt

The expression and recognition of emotions (correct)

In what way do bilingual individuals demonstrate cognitive advantages over monolinguals?

By selectively attending to stimuli better Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following emotions requires higher-order cognitive processes according to the content?

Shame Signup and view all the answers

How does mindfulness contribute to intercultural effectiveness?

By promoting awareness of personal habits and cultural scripts Signup and view all the answers

What role does language play in relation to culture and emotions?

It symbolizes what a culture deems important. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of emotions involves concerns related to one's appearance and reputation?

Self-conscious emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of cultures regulating emotions?

To maintain social order Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods is NOT a cultural display rule?

Exaggeration Signup and view all the answers

How do collectivistic cultures generally differ from individualistic cultures in terms of emotional expressivity?

Collectivistic cultures are inclined to be less expressive Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of communication is fundamentally linked to the development of human cultures?

Verbal language Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the process of showing emotion when it is not genuinely felt?

Simulation Signup and view all the answers

Cultural influences on emotions specifically help in regulating which type of emotion systems?

Biologically-based innate emotion systems Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'qualification' in the context of cultural display rules?

Expressing emotions along with another emotion to comment Signup and view all the answers

What role does language play in the context of culture and emotion?

It aids in quick communication of intentions and beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

What are considered basic emotions that are universally experienced by humans?

Joy, Anger, Disgust, Surprise Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT included in the emotion elicitation model?

Social influences Signup and view all the answers

Which physiological reaction is commonly associated with the experience of emotions?

Increased heart rate Signup and view all the answers

Self-conscious emotions, such as guilt and pride, are differentiated from basic emotions primarily by their:

Cognitive processing Signup and view all the answers

How do cultures typically influence the expression of emotions?

By defining unwritten rules for acceptable expressions Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of emotions according to the content?

To prepare the body for immediate action Signup and view all the answers

Cultural differences in emotions can affect which of the following aspects?

The attitudes and values toward emotional expression Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates intercultural communication from intracultural communication?

Presence of cultural diversity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 9 & 10: Emotions and Communication

Emotions are innate, biologically-based and influence our identity, relationships and behaviors
Emotions are transient (temporary) and biopsychosocial reactions to events
Basic emotions are adaptive for survival
Emotions are elicited by external or internal events to signal how we should react
Emotions are quick, lasting seconds to minutes; moods last longer
Emotions communicate our state and intentions

Model of Emotion Elicitation

Emotions are triggered by a coordinated system of components
- Subjective experience (feelings)
- Expressive behaviour (facial expressions, verbal utterances)
- Physiological reactions (increased heart/breathing rate)
- Cognitions (specific thought patterns)

Emotions and Culture

Emotions are a human universal, but expression of emotions differs across cultures
Cultures regulate emotions via rules, guidelines, values, and norms
Cultures regulate innate emotions by constructing unique emotional experiences, concepts, meanings, attitudes, values & beliefs
Culture affects verbal language and nonverbal behaviours

Cultural Display Rules

Culturally prescribed rules that govern how universal emotions can be expressed
Modify expressions via:
- Deamplification (express less than felt)
- Amplification (express more than felt)
- Neutralization (show no emotion)
- Qualification (show one emotion while expressing another)
- Masking (concealing feelings)
- Simulation (showing an emotion you don't feel)

Basic Emotions

Anger: includes irritated, aggravated, agitated, annoyed and furious
Fear: includes anxious, nervous, tense, worried, alarmed, shocked, frightened
Self-conscious emotions: shame, guilt, pride, embarrassment
Disgust: helps avoid nasty objects, or express disgust towards others

Emotion Antecedents

Happiness- relationships, meeting friends, achievements
Anger- relationships, injustice
Sadness- relationships, death

Culture and Communication

Language plays a critical role in the transmission, maintenance, and expression of culture.
Culture influences language, and language symbolizes what culture deems important
Communication occurs verbally and non-verbally
Understanding culture-language relationships; nonverbal behavior; and emotion regulation enhances intercultural communication.

Bilingual Advantage

Bilinguals selectively attend to stimuli better than monolinguals
Early exposure to multiple languages promotes effective communication.

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Explore the key concepts of emotions and their role in communication as presented in chapters 9 and 10. Discover how emotions are biologically based, transient reactions, and how they communicate our intentions across different cultures. This quiz will test your understanding of emotion elicitation models and the cultural context of emotional expression.