Psych 111 1st Edition Lecture 15Outline of Last Lecture MotivationI. What is motivationII. InstinctsIII. Needs and DrivesIV. Incentivesa. Extrinsicb. IntrinsicV. Eating BehaviorVI. Sexual MotivationsOutline of Current Lecture EmotionI. Nature of EmotionII. Theories of EmotionIII. Attribution of EmotionIV. MoodCurrent LectureEMOTIONEmotion• Nature of Emotion• Theories of Emotion• Attribution of Emotion• MoodWhat are emotions (hot cognitions)?Complex patterns of responses to personally significant situations• Physiological arousal• Behavioral reactions• Cognitive interpretationsWhat are functions of emotions?• Trigger immediate behavior• Motivate future behavior• Influence thought• Aid communicationThink about last time you felt a strong emotion• What was situation?• How did your body feel?• What were your thoughts?These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.• What actions did you take?• What purpose did the emotion serve?How are emotions classified?• Primary (basic)- Small number- Evolutionarily adaptive- Evident at early age- Culturally universal- Associated with specific physiological states• Secondary (complex)- Blends of primary emotionsWhat happens when a bear walks up to you?A. You notice your heart beating fast and then feel fearfulB. You simultaneously notice your heart beating fast and feel fearfulC. You simultaneously notice your heart beating fast and understand the source of thisarousal; then you feel fearfulWhat is difference between emotion and mood?• Emotionsspecific short term• Moodsrelatively long lasting- less specific- less intense- less likely triggered by particular stimulusHow can mood be regulated?• Physiological Changes- Breathing- Exercise• Behavioral Changes- Situations- Actions• Cognitive Changes- Identification- DistractionSmile to Feel HappyTake Home Messages(Emotion)• Emotions involve physiological arousal, behavioral reactions, and cognitiveinterpretations• Emotions guide behavior and thought, and aid communication• Each aspect of emotions can be used to help regulate
View Full Document
Unlocking...