APPSYCH Emotions

Physical Arousal, Behavioral Expression, Conscious Experience

Stimuli --> Physical Reaction --> Emotion

Emotion based on brain's reaction from physical reaction

1. Same reaction to multiple emotions

2. No 'Freeze' Reaction

3. Underestimates Parallel Processing

Physical Arousal and Emotion at same time

Has Parallel Processing

1. Same reaction to multiple emotions

2. No 'Freeze'

Emotions create/have physical component

Personal interpretation of the situation that triggers emotion

Brain recognizes emotion and releases neurotransmitters for emotion if facial feature held for 30(+) seconds

1. Joy

2. Interest/Excitement

3. Surprise

4. Sadness

5. Anger

6. Disgust

7. Contempt

8. Fear

9. Shame

10. Guilt

1. Happiness

2. Sadness

3. Anger

4. Fear

5. Surprise

6. Disgust **Inside Out + Surprise

Tendency to be nicer when in a good mood (people has more energy). Reverse applies.

Adapt to new situation that causes surge of happiness

Happiness tied to comparison with others

Idea that we feel better if we "blow off steam" Does not always work

Frustration is the result of previous aggression

Alarm Reaction --> Resistance --> Exhaustion

Type A and Type B Personalities (Cardiologists)