Psychology Chapter on Motivation & Emotion
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According to the concept of blended emotions, what is the typical sequence in which emotions are felt?

  • Primary emotions are felt first, and then secondary, more complex emotions emerge. (correct)
  • Complex emotions are felt first, followed by primary emotions.
  • Complex emotions and primary emotions are felt randomly.
  • Primary emotions emerge simultaneously with secondary emotions.
  • Which of the following best describes the 'display rules' concept related to emotions?

  • Display rules are universal guidelines for how all emotions should be displayed.
  • Display rules explain why the ability to read emotions develops faster after age 5.
  • Display rules are culturally specific norms that dictate how emotions should be expressed. (correct)
  • Display rules suggest emotions are only expressed differently if one has a cognitive deficit.
  • What is the primary difference between the James-Lange theory and the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion?

  • The James-Lange theory suggests that physiological arousal and emotion happen simultaneously, while the Cannon-Bard theory proposes a sequence.
  • The James-Lange theory focuses on the role of the thalamus, while the Cannon-Bard theory emphasizes cognitive appraisal.
  • The James-Lange theory proposes a sequence where physiological arousal precedes emotion, while Cannon-Bard suggests they occur simultaneously. (correct)
  • The James-Lange theory proposes that emotions occur before physiological changes, while Cannon-Bard suggests emotions follow physiological changes.
  • According to evolutionary theory, what is the principal role of emotions?

    <p>Emotions are innate, survival-oriented reactions requiring no cognitive processing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of 'downregulating' an emotion?

    <p>Distracting oneself to lessen the intensity of the feeling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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