Emotions

Emotion: the “feeling” aspect of  consciousness characterized by:

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– certain physical arousal (autonomous nervous system);

– certain behavior that reveals the emotion to the outside world;

– inner awareness of feelings; and

– can influence thought and behavior.

General Psychology

What is emotion?

Theories on Emotion

General Psychology

Universal Basic Emotions

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Common Sense Theory of Emotion

Common sense theory of emotion: a stimulus leads to an emotion, which then leads to bodily arousal.

Theories on Emotion

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James-Lange Theory of Emotion

James-Lange theory of emotion: a physiological reaction leads to the labeling of an emotion.

Theories on Emotion​

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Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion

Cannon-Bard theory of emotion: the  physiological reaction and the emotion are  assumed to occur at the same time.

Theories on Emotion

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Cognitive Arousal Theory of Emotion​

Cognitive arousal theory: both the physical arousal and the labeling of that arousal based on cues from the environment must occur before the emotion is experienced.

Theories on Emotion

General Psychology

Facial Feedback Hypothesis

Facial feedback hypothesis: facial expressions provide feedback to the brain concerning the emotion being expressed,  which in turn causes and intensifies the emotion.

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Theories on Emotion

General Psychology

Cognitive Mediational Theory

Cognitive-mediational theory: a stimulus must be interpreted (appraised) by a  person to result in a physical response and an emotional reaction.

Theories on Emotion

General Psychology

General Psychology - Theories on Emotion

​•Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2021). Psychology. Pearson. 

•Sander, D., & Herschdorfer, N. (2017). Emotions. Benteli. 

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