Psychology: Understanding Emotions and Expression
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Emotions and moods are the same thing.

False (B)

What are the four dimensions of emotions?

  • Physiological Response, Cognitive Interpretations, Social and Cultural Influences, Emotional Expression
  • Physiological Response, Cognitive Interpretations, Behavioral Responses, Social and Cultural Influences (correct)
  • Physiological Response, Cognitive Interpretations, Behavioral Responses, Emotional Expression
  • Cognitive Interpretations, Behavioral Responses, Social and Cultural Influences, Emotional Expression

Emotional contagion is the tendency to mimic the emotions of others.

True (A)

What are the four components of emotional intelligence?

<p>Emotional self-awareness, emotional self-management, social awareness, relationship management</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for expressing emotions?

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Thoughts cannot influence emotions.

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What is the term for changing unproductive thoughts to change emotions?

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Debilitative emotions hinder or prevent effective performance.

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Which of the following is NOT a technique to minimize debilitative emotions?

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A little nervousness can contribute to effective functioning.

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All emotions are equally beneficial to maintaining emotional well-being.

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Flashcards

Emotion vs. Mood

Emotion is a response to a specific event, often intense and short-lived. Mood is a prolonged state with a less clear trigger.

Emotions Vary in...

Emotions differ in their intensity (how strong they are) and valence (positive, negative, or neutral).

What are the 4 Dimensions of Emotion?

Emotions involve physiological responses (body changes), cognitive interpretations (thoughts), behavioral reactions (actions) and social/cultural influences.

Display Rules

Social norms that determine how and when emotions are expressed in specific situations.

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Emotional Contagion

The tendency to unconsciously mimic and experience the emotions of those around us.

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What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)?

The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and empathize with others.

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Emotional Self-Awareness

Being conscious of your emotions in the moment.

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Emotional Self-Management

Regulating and controlling your own emotions effectively.

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Social Awareness

Understanding and sensing the emotions of other people.

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Relationship Management

Skillfully handling emotions in interactions with others.

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Guidelines for Expressing Emotions (1)

Identify your emotions. Be aware of what you are feeling.

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Guidelines for Expressing Emotions (2)

Reframe negative emotions. Look for a more productive perspective.

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Guidelines for Expressing Emotions (3)

Choose the best language. Express your emotions clearly and respectfully.

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Guidelines for Expressing Emotions (4)

Share multiple feelings. Acknowledge a range of emotions.

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Guidelines for Expressing Emotions (5)

Accept responsibility for your feelings. Own your emotional responses.

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Guidelines for Expressing Emotions (6)

Recognize the difference between feeling & acting. Don't let feelings dictate impulsive actions.

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Guidelines for Expressing Emotions (7)

Choose the best time and place. Consider the context when expressing emotions.

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Emotional Reappraisal

Changing unproductive thoughts to modify our emotions.

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How do Thoughts Affect Emotions?

Events alone don't cause emotions, but our beliefs about them do. Changing our beliefs can alter our feelings.

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Facilitative Emotions

Emotions that help us function effectively, sometimes even boosting performance.

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Debilitative Emotions

Emotions that hinder performance and prevent us from functioning well.

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Minimizing Debilitative Emotions (1)

Monitor your emotional reactions. Become aware of your emotional patterns.

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Minimizing Debilitative Emotions (2)

Note the Activating Event. Identify what triggers your negative emotions.

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Minimizing Debilitative Emotions (3)

Record Your Self-Talk. Pay attention to the thoughts that lead to your negative emotions.

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Minimizing Debilitative Emotions (4)

Reframe Your Irrational Beliefs. Challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more rational ones.

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Rational Emotive Approach

A method for managing emotions by challenging irrational beliefs and replacing them with more rational ones.

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Study Notes

Emotions

  • Emotions are responses to events, often intense
  • Moods lack a specific cause and are often prolonged
  • Emotions vary in intensity (euphoric/joyful vs. unhappy, etc.) and valence (+/-, or neutral)

Multidimensional Emotions

  • Emotions are complex with several contributing factors
  • Physiological responses (e.g., body temperature changes) are part of an emotional response
  • Cognitive interpretations determine how feelings are processed
  • Behaviors are a result of emotions (e.g. running away, embracing)
  • Social and cultural influences impact emotional expression

Emotional Expression

  • Intensification: acting more intensely than you actually feel
  • De-intensification: acting less intensely than you feel
  • Simulation: pretending to feel something you don't
  • Inhibition: suppressing feelings from being expressed
  • Masking: hiding real feelings, expressing something else instead

Emotional Intelligence

  • Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, understand, use, and manage emotions in a constructive way
  • Components include
    • Self-awareness (understanding personal emotions)
    • Self-management (controling emotional responses)
    • Social awareness (understanding and processing emotions of others)
    • Relationship management ( handling emotions in relationships)

Thoughts Cause Feelings

  • Emotional reappraisal: changing unproductive thoughts to change emotions
  • Events do not generate emotions, but instead the meaning we give to those events generates emotions
  • Thoughts can alter emotions

Silent Reflection - Rational Emotive Approach

  • Reflect on the activating event, negative thoughts, and feelings
  • Consider an alternative perspective of the event
  • Evaluate the resulting emotion from a new way of thinking

Guidelines for Expressing Emotions

  • Identifying emotions
  • Choosing appropriate language to describe emotions
  • Sharing multiple emotions/feelings
  • Accepting responsibility for emotions
  • Recognizing the difference between feeling/acting on feelings
  • Choosing the best time and place to express feelings

Facilitative vs. Debilitative Emotions

  • Facilitative emotions: help effective functioning (e.g., a little anger motivates you)
  • Debilitative emotions: hinder performance or effectiveness (e.g., prolonged, strong anger)

Minimizing Debilitative Emotions

  • Monitor emotional reactions
  • Note the activating event (specific people, settings, topics of conversation)
  • Record self-talk
  • Reframe irrational beliefs

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This quiz explores the nature of emotions, their multidimensional aspects, and the various ways they can be expressed. Delve into the factors that influence emotional responses, from physiological changes to social influences, and assess your understanding of emotional intelligence. Test your knowledge on how emotions affect behavior and interpersonal relationships.

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