A. Physiological Bases

B. Types of Emotions

C. Old and modern theories of emotions

In psychology, emotion is often defined as a complex state of feeling that results in physical andpsychological changes that influencethought and behavior.

A. James-Lange Theory of Emotion

B. Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion

Physiological Bases

Emotion arises from physiological arousal.

Happiness comes from smiling.

Sadness comes from crying.

Emotion originates in the Thalamus.

“Body” (physiological systems) and “ Mind” ( emotional experience)

are independently activated at the same time.

AngerLove

Happiness

AnxietyEmpathy

Good

Thrilled

Glad

Powerful

RelievedComfortable

Determined

Awe

Three Ways to Measure Emotion

A. Body / Physical

B. Thoughts ( observed indirectly through )

C. Behavior

Ω Blood Pressure Ω Lie Detector

Ω Heart Rate readingsΩ Adrenaline Levels Ω PerspirationΩ Muscles activity when smiling, frowning, etc.Ω Neural imagesΩ PostureΩ Tears

● Spoken and written words on rating scales.● Answers to open-ended questions on

surveys and during interviews.● Responses to projective instruments,

sentence stems, etc.● Self-assessments or perceptions regarding

the behavior and intentions of others. ● Other cognitive operations such as rational/

logical thinking.

Thoughts( Observed indirectly through )

☻ Facial Expressions

☻ Activity Level

☻ Alertness

☻ Screaming

☻ Laughing

☻ Smiling

☻ Aggression☻ Approach / Avoidance

☻ Attention / Distraction

☻ Insomnia

☻ Anhedonia

Wink Smirk Said Said Sardonic Smiling Frowning Incredulity

The Expressive Component Common Email “ Emoticons “

‘-)

:-I :-,

:-x

:-)

:*)

:-(

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;-)

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