Psychology Chapter on Emotion and Autonomic Response

A combination of physiological arousal, subjective feelings, cognitions, and behavioral responses to a specific event. It is a complex state that involves various aspects.

A more general and longer-lasting emotional state than a single emotion.

A theory that states that emotions are complex and cannot be reduced to a few basic components.

A group of emotions that are considered fundamental and universal across cultures. Examples: joy, sadness, anger, fear, disgust, and surprise.

A method of measuring emotions by asking individuals to report their own experiences.

A technique of observing and recording behaviors, such as facial expressions, to understand emotions.

The idea that emotions are essential for effective decision-making.

A concept that suggests that emotions are strongly tied to motivation and influence our actions.

The branch of the nervous system that regulates involuntary bodily functions, like heart rate, breathing, and digestion.

The ‘fight or flight’ system, preparing the body for intense activity by increasing heart rate, breathing, and adrenaline production.

The ‘rest and digest’ system, promoting calm and relaxation by slowing heart rate, aiding digestion, and maintaining homeostasis.

The process where the body returns to a balanced state after an intense emotional experience.

A theory suggesting that the removal of a stimulus that causes a strong emotional response can trigger an opposite emotion.

A brief, involuntary facial expression that reveals a person's true emotions, even when they try to conceal them.

Methods of understanding emotions through physiological changes, such as heart rate, breathing, and sweating.

The ability to regulate one's own emotions, including managing, controlling, and expressing them appropriately.

A theory proposing that our emotional experience is a result of our physiological reactions to a stimulus. It means that our bodies react first, and then we interpret those reactions as emotions, e.g. we are happy because we smile, sad because we cry.

A condition affecting the autonomic nervous system, causing a decrease in perceived arousal, leading to less intense emotional responses despite recognizing situations that usually evoke strong emotions.

A theory proposing that physiological arousal and emotional experience happen simultaneously. The sight of a bear triggers both fear and physiological responses - independently.

This theory suggests that physiological arousal alone does not determine the type of emotion experienced. Instead, our cognitive interpretation of the situation plays a crucial role.

A theory that suggests expressing emotion reduces arousal. It views emotions as reservoirs that build up and eventually overflow.

This theory suggests that different emotional states produce unique or ambiguous physical responses. Ambiguous responses need more processing to identify the feeling.

The process of detecting and evaluating stimuli that affect well-being.

Emotions are advantageous because they help us direct our attention and prioritize information.

Happy moods promote exploration of new ideas and opportunities.

Emotions can influence moral decisions.

The ability to perceive, understand, and manage emotions for effective decision making.

Case studies show that experiencing and expressing emotions are crucial for important life and moral decisions.

The ability to sense and understand emotions is still being studied, but it is considered crucial for sound judgment.

The idea that we have motives for our actions, but we may not be consciously aware of them. Often related to repressed memories, thoughts, or feelings from the subconscious.

A theory that suggests human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, with lower-level needs needing to be met before higher-level needs can be addressed. Think of it as a pyramid, with basic needs at the bottom.

One of the levels in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, focusing on things like food, water, and sleep. These are essential for basic survival.

One of the levels in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, focusing on the desire to feel safe and secure in your surroundings. Think about feeling safe from harm.

One of the levels in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, focusing on feelings of belonging and social connection. The need to be loved and accepted by others.

The process that activates, maintains, and directs our behavior towards a specific goal. It's the "why" behind our actions.

Thoughts, feelings, or conditions that arouse, maintain, and direct behavior towards a goal.

Motivations arising from the body's needs, like hunger, thirst, or sleep.

Motivations stemming from our relationships with others, like achievement, altruism, or social approval.

A theory that suggests our actions are driven by innate, fixed motor responses.

A theory that suggests motivation starts with a physiological need, creating a drive to satisfy that need and restore balance.

A theory that suggests motivation is driven by external stimuli that pull us towards a goal, like rewards or recognition.