Emotions (Brain Structures)

Question 1

Amygdala

Answer 1

Detects fear and aggression

Question 2

Hypothalamus

Answer 2

Links nervous system to endocrine system

Question 3

Prefrontal cortex

Answer 3

Regulates and interprets emotions

Question 4

Sympathetic nervous system

Answer 4

Arouses body (fight/flight)

Question 5

Parasympathetic nervous system

Answer 5

Calms body (rest/digest)

Question 6

What are four physiological responses to emotions

Answer 6

• heart rate
• breathing
• sweating
• hormone release (adrenaline, cortisol)

Question 7

What does a polygraph measure

Answer 7

Physiological arousal

Question 8

What is the limitation of a polygraph

Answer 8

It is often inaccurate because it measures arousal not lying

Question 9

What are the universal emotions

Answer 9

• Happy
• Sad
• Anger
• Fear
• Disgust
• Surprise

Question 10

Facial feedback effect

Answer 10

Facial expressions can trigger corresponding feelings

Question 11

Behavioral feedback effect

Answer 11

Behavior influences our own (and others) thoughts, feelings, and actions

Question 12

Individualistic

Answer 12

High arousal, freely display emotions, excitable

Question 13

Collectivist

Answer 13

Low arousal, calm, regulates emotions

Question 14

General adaption syndrome

Answer 14

Describes the body’s three stages physiological reaction to stress (AKA: stress is linked to health issues)

Question 15

What are the three steps in Hanselye’s general adaptation syndrome

Answer 15

• Alarm (fight/flight)
• Resistance (adapting to stress)
• Exhaustion (resource depletion)