#1- The Nature of Emotions

6 of the 7 universal faces of emotion (happy is missing)

Today in class we:
-Discussed how emotions drive our behavior, good or bad
-Read a news article about the topic and discussed if we can relate to the woman who ran over her husband in a "SUDDEN PASSION"
-Read the textbook, defined terms and took notes

YOUR HOMEWORK:
-Answer the question at the bottom of our daily notes (see below)
-Answer the first 2 questions on our unit notes (see below)

Quick Quiz: (journal response)-Explain how you can empathize with the woman in the PSYCHOLOGY IN THE NEWS STORY on page 434?

LEARNING TARGET- I can describe the nature of human emotions.

CHAPTER 13 pages 434-443 Emotion- Primary emotions- Secondary emotions- Facial feedback- Mirror neurons-

List the 7 basic facial expressions: Explain how we can use facial feedback for our benefit (439-440) What role does the amygdala play in regard to emotion? (442) Gold, silver, or bronze: which medal winner is the most happy with their prize? Explain (443) Why don’t feelings of shame and guilt occur until 2-3 years of age? Read TAKING PSYCHOLOGY WITH YOU (463) Which 2 of  these pieces of advice do you think are the most effective? Explain why: 1- 2-

Respond in your journal (438-439) Why are facial expressions important?  Why did humans evolve to have facial expressions?  What is facial feedback and how does it affect an individual’s emotions?

CHAPTER 13: Emotion, Stress, and Health

After studying this chapter, students should be able to answer the following questions:

1) What evidence is there that facial expressions of primary emotions have a universal quality?

2) How does the amygdale play a role in the experience of emotions?

3) How do our attributions for an event shape our emotional reactions to that event?

4) What are display rules?

5) Who is likely to engage in emotion work as a requirement of a job or social status?

6) What overall conclusion can be drawn regarding the question, “Which sex is more emotional?”

7) What are the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome?

8) What are four common sources of stress?

9) What are some examples of how a sense of control confers health benefits to an individual?

10) What is the distinction between primary control and secondary control?

11) How do confession, forgiveness, and optimism contribute to improved health?

12) What are some effective cognitive coping strategies?