Exam 6: Emotion

What are the two measurable components of happiness?

Ana just watched a scary movie by herself and is feeling afraid.As she is getting into bed after the movie,Ana hears a sound on her roof and jumps up.She thinks someone must be trying to break in.Ana's experience demonstrates how emotions can exert a powerful influence on

Research shows that cultures do NOT tend to vary in

Why was it so important for Paul Ekman and his colleagues to conduct research on the universality of facial expressions of emotion with the Fore tribe,an isolated society in the hills of Papua New Guinea?

All of the following statements about emotions are accurate EXCEPT that emotions

Which hormone promotes closeness and commitment?

What does it mean to say that some emotions are "universal"? In addition,describe how researchers have tested the universality hypothesis and summarize the results of these tests.

Give two examples of how emotions can influence moral judgments.

Recall that Isen studied how emotions might influence cognitive processes.She found that ________ emotions led participants to ________.

According to research,shame is more likely to be a focal emotion for ________ than for ________.

Imagine that Lisbeth lives in a future age in which people can self-administer oxytocin pills to boost feelings of commitment and generosity.According to research by de Dreu and colleagues (2010),who would be the most likely to reap the benefits if Lisbeth took one of these oxytocin pills?

You are interested in pledging a fraternity.The first time you come by the frat house,you meet Vince as you walk in the door.Vince says hello and then angrily yells at his frat brother down the hall.What are you likely to infer about Vince based on this interaction?

The ________ states that people first have fast emotional reactions to events with moral significance and then recruit more thoughtful reasoning to make a final judgment about right and wrong.

Challenge the perspective that all aspects of emotion are universal.In what ways might culture influence the display or experience of emotion?

Cristina and Ron see each other from across the room at a bar on Saturday night.According to research on flirtation,how might Cristina and Ron behave if they are interested in each other romantically? (Make sure to address each phase of flirtation.)

Rob is a conservative Republican.Based on your reading,about which moral domain is Rob LESS likely to be concerned?

John had an enjoyable sexual encounter with his sister last week and decides to tell his friend Mark about it.According to the social intuitionist model,what is the first step in Mark's moral reasoning about John's experience?

On her way to school,Aisha found a five dollar bill,which made her feel great.In class a little bit later,Aisha is given a problem set on which to work.According to what you know about the broaden-and-build hypothesis,Aisha is more likely to solve the problem set

Amy and David just had an awesome date.They went to a great restaurant and then played shuffleboard at a new bar.They are feeling close and committed to their relationship.Based on your reading,what physiological change are Amy and David most likely experiencing?

Challenge the view that money buys happiness.When might this perspective hold and when does it fall short? Use research to support your position.