Question 1

Rachana feared losing her child in a large supermarket. What limbic structure may be activated by such thoughts?

Accepted Answer

The amygdala is the part of the limbic system that is responsible for regulating emotions and processing fear, such as the fear of losing a child in a large supermarket.

Question 2

Based on past relationship experiences, Louis knows that he tends to experience emotions very intensely. When he falls in love, he typically becomes obsessed. How may he react when a significant other wants to discuss their feelings with him?

Accepted Answer

Louis' past relationship experience suggests that he may react in all of the ways described. He may try to dampen his moods to avoid becoming too overwhelmed, worry that his intense emotions will negatively affect the relationship, and find it difficult to focus for extended periods during emotional conversations.

Question 3

What term is used to describe the level of happiness people consistently return to during their lifetimes?

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Question 4

Emotional clarity in not related to attention to emotion.

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Emotional clarity refers to the ability to accurately identify and articulate one's own emotions, while attention to emotion refers to the level of awareness and focus on emotions in general. They are related but distinct concepts.

Question 5

What brain structure acts as the "emotional guide" by turning emotional responses into carefully planned and deliberate actions?

Accepted Answer

The prefrontal cortex is the brain structure that is responsible for planning and carrying out deliberate and thought-out actions, turning emotional responses into calculated decisions.

Question 6

People who display the __________ cluster of emotion usually have high emotional clarity, average emotional attention, and low emotional intensity.

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Question 7

What is the best predictor of future happiness?

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Past happiness has been found to be the best predictor of future happiness, as it reflects a person's overall disposition and ability to experience positive emotions. Neuroimaging scans and clinical assessments may provide insights into certain aspects of a person's well-being, but they are not reliable predictors of future happiness. Money can provide temporary increases in happiness, but there is a diminishing return on happiness as income rises, and it does not guarantee long-term happiness.

Question 8

Name 2 characteristics of someone in the overwhelmed cluster of emotion?

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Question 9

Which of the following is a self-consciousness evaluative emotion?

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Pride is a self-consciousness evaluative emotion as it involves judgment about the self in relation to achievement or behavior. The other options, such as sadness, disgust, and happiness, are not primarily focused on self-evaluation.

Question 10

What newer area of psychological research investigates the enhancement of positive emotions?

Accepted Answer

Positive psychology is a newer area of psychological research that specifically focuses on studying and promoting positive emotions, well-being, and human strengths.

Question 11

Joanna was terrified of plane crashes. What limbic structure might be activated by such thoughts?

Accepted Answer

The amygdala is responsible for processing fear and other emotions, so it is likely to be activated by Joanna's fear of plane crashes. The hippocampus is more involved in memory and spatial navigation, the thalamus is more involved in sensory processing, the prefrontal cortex is more involved in decision-making and planning, and the septum is more involved in reward and reinforcement.

Question 12

Discuss whether or not emotional intensity is a stable trait and provide an explanation.

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Question 13

Who coined the term limbic system?

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Question 14

Wealthy people report being less happy than those of modest means.

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Studies generally show that wealthier individuals report higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction, although the increase in happiness with rising income diminishes beyond a certain point.

Question 15

The ability to accurately identify and distinguish one's emotions is referred to as emotional __________.

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Question 16

What factor(s) is/are important in influencing how we perceive and experience emotions?

Accepted Answer

All of these factors -- presence of stressors early in life, temperament, and influence of role models -- can play an important role in shaping how we perceive and experience emotions. Early life experiences can shape our brain development and affect how we respond to stress and emotional situations. Our natural temperament may make us more or less prone to certain emotional states. And the people around us, including role models, can influence our emotional responses and coping mechanisms.

Question 17

Joey wanted to know how he could enhance his positive emotions thereby making life more enjoyable. What new area of psychology should he research?

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Positive psychology is the area of psychology that focuses on enhancing positive emotions and increasing happiness and life satisfaction. Therefore, Joey should research positive psychology to find ways to enhance his positive emotions and make life more enjoyable.

Question 18

Identify the 3 components of attention to emotion.

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Question 19

Describe 3 personality characteristics that happy people tend to share.

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Question 20

What theorist states that the amygdala is the "hub of fear?"

Accepted Answer

Joseph LeDoux is the theorist who states that the amygdala is the "hub of fear." He is a neuroscientist who has conducted extensive research on the neural basis of emotion, particularly fear. His work has shown that the amygdala plays a key role in the processing and expression of fear, and that it is one of the most important brain regions involved in this emotion.

Quiz 12: Emotion