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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?

A growing interest in emotional research. Signup and view all the answers

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

Emotion research has gained prominence in modern psychological research. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Why is defining emotion challenging in the scientific forum?

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

What did the text mention about the components of emotion?

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

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

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

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

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