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Psychology of Emotion

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Why was emotion previously considered not worthy of scientific inquiry?

  • Due to its lack of relevance to human behavior.
  • Because it was considered individual, subjective, and mentalistic. (correct)
  • Because it was extensively studied already.
  • Due to its universal nature.

    • What hindered the study of consciousness in a similar way to emotion?

  • Its individual and subjective nature. (correct)
  • Lack of funding.
  • Its popularity among researchers.
  • The complexity of the topic.

    • How was studying emotion viewed about 15 years ago?

  • As the most funded topic in psychology.
  • As a universally accepted field.
  • As an essential area of study.
  • As a non-scientific pursuit, almost like being a cook. (correct)

    • What is one of the current trends in psychology regarding research topics?

    <p>A growing interest in emotional research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the speaker imply about the current state of research in psychology compared to the past?

    <p>Emotion research has gained prominence in modern psychological research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Donald Hedge say about emotion in the 1940s and 1950s?

    <p>Emotion is a complex and muddied branch of psychology with many theories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is defining emotion challenging in the scientific forum?

    <p>Emotion is a subjective experience with multiple aspects that can be separated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the text mention about the components of emotion?

    <p>Emotion has different aspects that can be dissociated behaviorally, cognitively, and subjectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does emotion differ from constructs like memory and attention according to the text?

    <p>Emotion has various components that can lead to confusion in its definition, similar to memory and attention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it challenging to reduce subjective feelings in emotions according to the text?

    <p>Subjective feelings are part of consciousness which poses a challenge for traditional science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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