Ch. 12. 3 Emotions

Universally we share about 4 basic emotions Joy Fear Anger Sadness Part of our Physical Survival System. Without ANGER or FEAR we would not protect ourselves.

Facial Expressions and Emotion FBI how they spot a liar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVMy2cZVbPM&feature=related

Expressing Emotions (cont.) Emotions result from four occurrences: You must interpret some stimulus. You have a subjective feeling, such as fear or happiness. You experience physiological responses, such as an increased heart rate. You display observable behavior, such as smiling or crying. Section 3

Expressing Emotions (cont.) All emotions have three parts: The physical—how the emotion affects the physical arousal of an individual. The behavioral—outward expression of the emotion, such as body language, hand gestures, and tone of voice. The cognitive—how we think about or interpret a situation, which affects our emotions. Paul Ekman Section 3

3 Theories of Emotions James-Lange Theory Stimulus > then your body reacts, then you feel the emotion. > Canon-Bard Theory Stimulus > Like a cannon boom you feel a physical change and have an emotional response at the same time. Boom Cognitive Theory Stimulus > Physical Changes > Interpretation > Emotional Response

Dealing with Emotions The ABCs of Emotional Change A = Activating Event B = Irrational Beliefs C = Emotional/Behavioral Consequences D = Disputing E = New Emotional Reaction Recognize a Rational Belief and an Irrational Belief. Irrational Beliefs are demands on one’s self, others or the world. A Rational Statement is necessary to install the New Emotional Reaction.