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According to the concept of blended emotions, what is the typical sequence in which emotions are felt?
According to the concept of blended emotions, what is the typical sequence in which emotions are felt?
Which of the following best describes the 'display rules' concept related to emotions?
Which of the following best describes the 'display rules' concept related to emotions?
What is the primary difference between the James-Lange theory and the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion?
What is the primary difference between the James-Lange theory and the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion?
According to evolutionary theory, what is the principal role of emotions?
According to evolutionary theory, what is the principal role of emotions?
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Which of the following is an example of 'downregulating' an emotion?
Which of the following is an example of 'downregulating' an emotion?
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Study Notes
Motivation & Emotion
- Emotions are more complex than just 6 or 7 basic emotions
- Primary emotions blend to form complex emotions.
- Individuals experience primary emotions first, with secondary emotions emerging afterward
- Different cultures have different norms regarding the display of emotions
Universality of Emotion
- Emotional expression is universal
- Emotional expression remains consistent, even when encountering different cultures or language norms.
Display Rules
- While emotions themselves might be universal, the rules surrounding displaying them vary according to cultural contexts.
Reading Emotion
- The ability to read emotions develops around age five.
- Children develop the ability to read emotions as quickly as adults.
Common Sense
- Common sense suggests that physical reactions are a result of emotions.
Theories of Emotion
James-Lange Theory
- Experience an emotion because of the physiological reaction
- "I tremble, therefore I am afraid"
Schachter-Singer Theory
- The emotion is experienced based on physiological reactions and cognitive appraisals.
- "Physiological reaction + appraisal = Emotion"
Cannon-Bard Theory
- The experience of emotion and physiological response occur simultaneously
- Emotional and physiological arousal are independent events
Evolutionary Theory
- Emotions are innate and linked to survival.
- They are responses to environmental stimuli, requiring no "thinking".
Emotion Regulation
- Individuals differ in their ability to manage and respond to emotions.
- Up-regulating involves increasing desired emotions.
- Down-regulating involves decreasing unwanted emotions
- Techniques like recognizing emotions, distraction, and reappraisal can be helpful strategies for emotional regulation.
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This quiz delves into the complexities of emotions, exploring how primary emotions blend to create more complex feelings. It also addresses the universality of emotional expressions across cultures and the varying display rules that govern how emotions are shown. Additionally, theories like the James-Lange theory provide insight into the physiological responses connected to emotions.