Health & Happiness
Exercise, relaxation, meditation, and faith are all ways to reduce ____?
True or False: Disease can quicken because of stress.
True
Who tends to be more empathetic: readers, gamers, or gardeners?
Readers
Emotions are subjective and ___.
Controllable
Study after study shows people who show optimistic qualities are shown to ____
Live longer, perform better at school and/or work
High strung people tend to lash out ___.
True or False: There are no behaviors that are associated with being masculine or feminine.
False
Our heart races at the same time that we feel afraid. What theory does this describe?
Cannon-Bard
This type of support can reduce blood pressure, foster a stronger immune system, and promotes a sense of belonging
Social support
What is the main stress hormone?
Cortisol
Can cultural differences make a difference in detecting emotions?
Yes...different expressions mean different things depending on the culture
What theory does this example correspond with?:
We automatically feel startled by a sound in the forest before labeling it as a threat.
Zajonc & LeDoux
What is one example of "open heart therapy" that is mentioned in the Module 44 PowerPoint?
Acceptable Answers: writing and/or journaling
Catastrophes, life changes, and daily hassles are all examples of ___?
What is the facial feedback effect?
Outward expression amplifies and regulates emotion
Name 3 emotions on the center of Plutchik's Wheel.
What is one way to be more happy according to the chart that was listed at the end of the Module 44 PowerPoint?
What does GAS stand for?
General Adaptation Syndrome: alarm, resistance, exhaustion
Behavior can influence your own and/or other people's thoughts, feelings, and actions. What is this called?
Behavior Feedback Effect
Describe the James-Lange theory.
Emotions arise from our awareness of our bodily responses to emotion arousing stimuli.