Psychology Chapter on Emotions and the Brain
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What is the primary role of the amygdala in the emotional pathways?

  • The amygdala acts as a filter for incoming stimuli, rapidly evaluating potential threats and triggering immediate responses. (correct)
  • The amygdala regulates conscious emotional experiences, processing complex emotions and influencing our deliberate responses.
  • The amygdala is responsible for the conscious recognition of emotions in others, enabling us to understand and empathize with their feelings.
  • The amygdala primarily generates negative emotions, playing no role in positive emotional experiences.

    • According to the content, what is one of the primary reasons behind the cultural perception that women are more emotional than men?

  • The content primarily focuses on the innate biological differences between genders, emphasizing the evolutionary roots of emotional disparities.
  • The content asserts that both biological and cultural factors play a role in shaping emotional expression, with biology being the primary cause.
  • The content highlights the significant role of biology in determining emotional differences between men and women, with cultural influences being secondary.
  • The content suggests that while both biology and culture contribute, cultural expectations regarding the expression of emotions are a more prominent factor. (correct)

    • Based on the content provided, how do complex emotions emerge?

  • Complex emotions are primarily driven by biological factors, with the brain integrating the emotional input from different regions to produce a multifaceted emotional response.
  • Complex emotions are formed through a process of learning and socialization, as individuals develop an understanding of the social and cultural meanings of emotions.
  • Complex emotions arise as a result of the interaction between the fast and slow emotional pathways, allowing for a more nuanced and deliberate processing of stimuli.
  • Complex emotions emerge through the conscious and deliberate combination of several basic emotions, allowing for intricate and nuanced emotional experiences. (correct)

    • Which of these best describes the role of the cerebral cortex in the slow emotional pathway?

    <p>The cerebral cortex plays a crucial role in generating emotions based on conscious processing of information, often resulting in feelings that may not be immediately triggered by external stimuli. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what is the significance of the two distinct emotional pathways in the brain?

    <p>The two pathways provide evidence for the existence of both innate and learned emotional responses, showcasing the influence of biology and experience. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of emotions in our lives?

    <p>Emotions help us understand and respond to important situations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between emotions and motivation, as explained in the provided content?

    <p>They are complementary processes, with emotions emphasizing arousal and motivation focusing on translating this arousal into action. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements accurately describes the influence of culture on emotional expressions?

    <p>While universal emotions exist, the acceptable ways of displaying them, or 'display rules', vary across cultures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text mentions that the ability to read facial expressions is nearly ageless. What does this suggest about the nature of emotions?

    <p>Facial expressions are innate and pre-programmed, indicating a biological basis for emotions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the seven basic emotions identified by Paul Ekman?

    <p>Love (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason why motivation is important in understanding human behavior?

    <p>Motivation can predict future behavior. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following exemplifies the 'Yerkes-Dodson Law'?

    <p>A student performs poorly on a test because they were too anxious. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of intrinsic motivation?

    <p>A desire to achieve a specific outcome, such as a reward. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a drive, according to the text?

    <p>A person eating when hungry. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about extrinsic motivation is TRUE?

    <p>Extrinsic motivation can be used as a tool to encourage behaviors, but should be used alongside intrinsic motivation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a student's parents stop giving them money for good grades, what is likely to happen to their grades according to the text?

    <p>Their grades are likely to decrease due to the loss of extrinsic motivation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following could be considered BOTH a drive and a motive?

    <p>A desire to succeed in a job. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do drug addiction and the Yerkes-Dodson Law relate?

    <p>Drug addiction can be explained by the cycle of highs and lows, where seeking the highs and avoiding the lows becomes a powerful motivator. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these options BEST describes the reason why the Instinct Theory became outdated?

    <p>The concept of 'instinct' was overused and lacked clear definition, leading to confusion and a lack of empirical support. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Drive Reduction Theory, what is the motivating force behind a person eating a meal?

    <p>The physiological need for food and the accompanying state of tension (hunger) it creates. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements accurately describes the relationship between Locus of Control and Cognitive Social-Learning Theory?

    <p>Locus of Control is a component of Cognitive Social-Learning Theory, highlighting the influence of self-perception on motivation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Psychodynamic Theory, which of these motivates individuals to act?

    <p>The subconscious drives of Eros (sex) and Thantos (aggression) stemming from the Id. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the drive-reduction theory and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

    <p>Drive-reduction theory focuses on the physiological need-drive-behavior cycle, while Maslow's emphasizes a hierarchical structure of needs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Overjustification Effect suggests that:

    <p>Providing extrinsic rewards can decrease intrinsic motivation for activities that were already enjoyed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these BEST exemplifies the Overjustification Effect?

    <p>A student who initially enjoyed playing the piano begins to dislike it after receiving monetary rewards for practicing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Recognition of Emotions

    Children as young as 5 can recognize emotions like adults.

    Plutchik's Emotion Wheel

    Robert Plutchik identifies eight primary and secondary emotions.

    Two Emotional Pathways

    There are two brain pathways for emotions: fast (unconscious) and slow (conscious).

    Role of Amygdala

    The amygdala is key in processing both negative and positive emotions.

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    Gender and Emotion

    Cultural and biological factors influence emotional expression in men and women.

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    Emotion Process

    A four-part process involving arousal, interpretation, feelings, and expression.

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    Universality of Emotions

    Humans share a universal facial language for seven basic emotions.

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    Seven Basic Emotions

    Paul Ekman's identified emotions: sadness, fear, anger, disgust, contempt, happiness, and surprise.

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    Display Rules

    Culturally specific norms on how to express emotions.

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    Role of Genetics in Emotions

    Emotions arise from genetic factors and learned experiences.

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    Withdrawal

    The emotional and physical symptoms that occur after stopping drug use.

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    Yerkes-Dodson Law

    Theory stating that optimal performance occurs at moderate psychological arousal.

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    Motivation

    Processes that initiate, guide and maintain goal-oriented behaviors.

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    Drive

    Biologically driven motivation that creates a state of tension to achieve correction.

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    Motive

    Learned motivations that influence behavior, shaped by experiences.

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    Extrinsic Motivation

    Performing a behavior for external rewards or to avoid punishment.

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    Intrinsic Motivation

    Performing a behavior for its own sake, driven by personal satisfaction.

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    Problem with Extrinsic Motivation

    Behaviors may be unsustainable without external rewards.

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    Overjustification Effect

    When extrinsic rewards reduce intrinsic motivation for an activity.

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    Instinct Theory

    Behavior is driven by innate biological factors for survival.

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    Drive Reduction Theory

    Motivation arises from physiological needs creating tension or drive.

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    Cognitive Social-Learning Theory

    Behavior is driven by goal expectations and their personal values.

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    Locus of Control

    Belief in one's ability to control life outcomes; intrinsic vs. extrinsic.

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    Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

    A hierarchy ladder of human needs from biological to self-actualization.

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    Psychodynamic Theory of Motivation

    Motivation stems from unconscious desires and instincts, like Eros and Thantos.

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    Study Notes

    Emotion and Motivation

    • Emotion is a four-part process: physiological arousal, cognitive interpretation, subjective feelings, and behavioral expression.
    • Emotions, though diverse, all involve a state of mental and physical arousal focused on significant events.
    • Motivation encompasses processes initiating, directing, and sustaining physical and psychological activities.
    • Emotion and motivation are complementary; emotion highlights arousal, while motivation emphasizes how that arousal becomes action.
    • Emotions facilitate responses to critical situations and communicate intentions.

    Emotion Basics

    • Emotions are influenced by both genetics and learning, primarily during formative years.
    • Emotions act as arousal states aiding organisms in handling recurring consequential events.
    • Learned emotional responses and genetics influence various psychological disorders, such as depression, anxiety attacks, and phobias.

    Universality of Emotions

    • Despite cultural and linguistic differences, studies suggest consistent expressions of emotion across societies, indicating shared biological heritage.
    • People fundamentally share a set of universal emotional expressions that reinforces their shared biological heritage.

    Seven Basic Emotions

    • Paul Ekman proposes seven universally recognized basic emotions: sadness, fear, anger, disgust, contempt, happiness, and surprise.

    Display Rules

    • Ekman emphasizes universality of basic emotions, but display rules dictate acceptable expressions, varying across cultures.
    • Display rules are society's guidelines on acceptable emotional displays.

    Facial Expression Examples

    • Detailed facial features for six basic emotions are described, including anger, contempt, disgust, fear, happiness, and sadness and surprise.

    Reading Emotions

    • The skill to interpret facial expressions is innate and develops early in childhood, typically by age 5.

    More Emotions

    • While seven basic emotions are recognized, other, more complex emotions, like greed, envy, and regret, exist.
    • Robert Plutchik's Emotion Wheel proposes eight primary plus eight secondary emotions.

    Origins of Emotions

    • Two distinct emotional pathways exist in the brain: one fast, unconscious pathway and a slower, deliberate one.
    • The fast pathway scans stimuli and facilitates rapid responses, while the slow pathway provides elaborate information to consciousness.
    • The quick pathways respond to external stimulus that might be threatening and might cause immediate harm.
    • Inborn sensitivity to specific cues can explain evolutionary development of certain fears.

    The Limbic System

    • The two emotional pathways share reliance on the limbic system.
    • The amygdala functions significantly in generating both positive and negative emotions, particularly during acute response.

    Emotion in Men and Women

    • Cultural norms frequently portray women as more emotional than men.
    • Societal expectations and perceived strengths and weaknesses can influence emotional expression in men and women.

    Lateralization of Emotion

    • The right hemisphere of the cerebral cortex often handles negative emotions, while the left typically processes positive and joyful feelings.
    • Each hemisphere of the brain specializes in dealing with emotional responses differently

    Psychological Theories of Emotion

    • Various theories explain the influence of emotions on behavior and mental processes.
    • James-Lange theorized that emotional responses follow physiological reactions.
    • Cannon-Bard argued that emotions and physiological responses happen simultaneously.
    • Two-factor theory emphasizes the interactions between internal physiological states and external situations in determining emotions.
    • Cognitive appraisal theory asserts that conscious thought about a situation influences the emotion felt.
    • Opponent-process theory suggests that triggering an emotion often involves suppression of its opposite. Several examples in each theory are provided.

    Yerkes-Dodson Law

    • Psychological arousal enhances performance up to a point. Excessive or insufficient arousal can reduce performance.

    Motivation

    • Motivation comprises the processes initiating, guiding, and sustaining physical and psychological actions.

    Types of Motivation

    • Drives stem from biological needs (e.g., hunger, thirst) prompting corrective actions.
    • Motives are learned motivational processes (e.g., achievement motivation).

    Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation

    • Extrinsic motivation stems from rewards or punishments.
    • Intrinsic motivation arises from the inherent enjoyment and effectiveness of an activity.

    Problems With Extrinsic Motivation

    • Rewards-based motivation can sometimes hinder intrinsic drive, or can be insufficient for sustaining a behavior once the reward isn't available.
    • The removal of extrinsic motivating factors can actually reduce performance compared to when the reward was in place.

    Overjustification

    • Giving external rewards for intrinsically motivated actions can decrease intrinsic motivation; the external reinforcement overshadows the original enjoyment. Examples of this include professional athletes or musicians

    Theories of Motivation

    • Instinct theory proposes that behavior is primarily driven by innate factors related to survival.
    • This theory suggests that animals act according to instinctively preprogrammed behaviors which were considered outdated over the years.

    Drive-Reduction Theory

    • Drive-reduction theory argues that physiological needs create internal tension, prompting actions to satisfy those needs. An example of this might be hunger driving a person to eat food.

    Theories of Motivation (Cognitive Social-Learning Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Maslow's Hierarchy)

    • Cognitive social-learning theory emphasizes expectations and goal values.
    • Psychodynamic theory posits that unconscious drives (e.g., Eros and Thanatos) motivate behavior.
    • Maslow's hierarchy emphasizes a five-tiered structure of human needs (biological, safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization).

    Maslow's Hierarchy

    • Maslow proposed that people prioritize specific needs (biological, safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization)
    • Lower needs must reasonably be met before higher needs are pursued.
    • Needs are approximately satisfied at an 85 percent level before moving on to the next need. A model visually demonstrates the hierarchy.

    Criticism of Maslow's Hierarchy

    • Maslow's hierarchy faces criticism for its incompleteness, disregarding certain cultural and individualistic differences in priorities, and ignoring certain elements of human behavior (like sensation seeking).

    Stress

    • Stress in psychology is measured as a response, not a situation.
    • Stressors are demanding stimuli or situations prompting adaptive responses.
    • Stress is a physical and mental response triggered by challenging or threatening situations.

    Traumatic Stressors

    • Traumatic stressors transcend ordinary difficulties, often involving direct or implied threats to safety.
    • Examples like large-scale disasters or violent events highlight such traumas.

    Response to Traumatic Stressors

    • Traumatic events can trigger a predictable sequence of responses, ranging from initial shock to gradual recovery. Generally, there are 5 common stages to this process.

    PTSD

    • Post-traumatic stress disorder encompasses delayed stress responses emerging years after trauma.
    • Symptoms include dissociation, disruption of daily routines, and a range of psychological issues.

    Response to a Normal Stressor

    • Normal stressors consistently elicit universal biological responses.
    • This includes an initial arousal surge, often defensive or protective behaviors, autonomic nervous system activation, and temporary immune system suppression.

    Types of Stress

    • Acute stress relates to temporary arousal triggered by environmental stimuli.
    • Chronic stress entails enduring arousal due to long-term stressors.

    General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

    • General adaptation syndrome outlines the body's predictable physical response to chronic stressors.
    • Stages include alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion. This is visualized with a relevant graph.

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