Science of Emotions
What are some positive emotions?
1. joy
2. love
3. excitement
How many hemisphere's does a person have. What are they?
2 hemispheres. Left and Right
How do you define By-Stander Effect?
when people are less likely to help someone in need if others are present.
Define DBT
Dialectal Behavior Therapy
What is the function of the Amygdala?
Reacts quickly to danger. Alarm in the brain to tell body there is danger.
what are some negative emotions?
1.anger
2. fear
3. sadness
What side does the left Hemisphere controls?
the right side of the body
What event took place that started the study of the By-Stander Effect?
The Kitty G Case
Define Radical Acceptance
accepting reality as it is-without judgment, resistance.
What is the function of the Prefrontal Cortex?
Controls reactions and decision making. Think before you act!
Which part of the brain is responsible for triggering emotional reactions such as fear or excitement?
Amygdala
What are 3 functions of the right hemisphere?
-Creativity and Imagination
- Intuition and Holistic Thinking
-Emotional Expression
Define Diffusion of Responsibility
''someone else will do it''
Everyone feels less responsible when more people are present
What are 2 purposes of Radical Acceptance
1. Reduce emotional suffering
2. increase peace of mind and emotional balance
3. move forward
4. accept the moment fully
What is the function of the Hippocampus?
Links emotion to memory.
What does the term Emotional Contagion mean?
When emotions spread from one person to another.
Which part connects the left and right hemispheres?
Corpus Callosum
Define Social Influence.
When people look to others for cues about how to behave in a situation.
My reaction is based on another person
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Radical Acceptance does NOT mean ____ or ____.
1. Approval
2. Agreement
The Prefrontal Cortex help you___?
- control impulses, plan, make thoughtful decisions.
Which example best shows how emotions and the body are connected?
a) you think about a past memory
b) you feel your heart race when you're nervous
c) you solve a math problem
d) you read a story out loud
B) YOU FEEL YOUR HEART RACE WHEN YOU'RE NERVOUS
The left hemisphere tends to process information...?
Step-by-step and logically
What are the 3 key points to remember about The By-Stander Effect.
1. Diffusion of Responsibilities
2. Social Influence
3. Fear of Embarrassment
What are the first 2 steps to practice Radical Acceptance?
1. Notice the situation
2. Acknowledge reality
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The amygdala creates the _____ response, and the prefrontal cortex helps you ______.
1. Emotional
2. Decide how to handle it.