Emotion Theories
This theory suggests emotions result from physical reactions.
What is the James-Lange Theory
This part of the brain is crucial for processing fear.
What is the amygdala
Babies typically begin to show basic emotions by this age
What is 6 months
This researcher demonstrated that certain facial expressions are recognized universally
Who is Paul Ekman
Emotions serve as these types of signals that communicate our feelings to others
What are emotional signals
According to this theory, emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously.
What is the Cannon-Bard Theory?
This brain region helps regulate emotions and decision-making.
What is the prefrontal cortex
By this age, toddlers start to label their emotions verbally
What is 2 years
The theory that our facial expressions can influence our emotions is called what?
What is the Facial Feedback Theory
This aspect of culture can affect how emotions are expressed and interpreted.
What is cultural context
This theory posits that emotions are derived from both physical responses and cognitive interpretations.
What is the Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory
This area links emotions to memories, making experiences feel more significant.
What is the hippocampus
Shared emotional experiences in early childhood help develop this quality in relationships
What is empathy
This expression is often associated with happiness and social bonding.
What is a smile
Collective displays of joy during celebrations can enhance this within a group.
What is group cohesion
This emotional theory emphasizes the role of cognitive appraisal in the experience of emotions.
What is the Appraisal Theory
This neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of happiness and well-being.
What is serotonin
Children begin to show self-conscious emotions, like embarrassment, around this age
What is 18 months to 2 years
According to Ekman, there are this many basic universal emotions.
What are six
This term describes how individuals adjust their emotional expressions to fit social norms or expectations.
What is emotion regulation
This theory suggests that different emotions have distinct physiological patterns that can be measured.
What is the Somatic Marker Hypothesis
This brain structure is involved in processing and regulating emotional responses and is crucial for fear conditioning.
What is the amygdala
This type of emotional regulation develops as children learn to manage their emotional responses to meet social expectations.
What is emotional self-regulation
The study of how facial expressions influence emotional experiences is also referred to as this type of theory.
What is the Facial Feedback Hypothesis
Shared emotional experiences can lead to increased empathy and understanding in this type of relationship.
What is close or intimate relationships