MHR 505 Lecture 3: Chapter 4 - MHR 505
10 Dec 2015
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Most ob theories still assume that a person"s thoughts and actions are governed primarily or exclusively by logical thinking (called cognition) Emotions may have greater influence because they often occur before cognitive processes and, consequently, influence the latter. Emotions: physiological, behavioural, and psychological episodes experienced toward an object, person, or event that create a state of readiness. Moods, which are not directed toward anything in particular and tend to be longer-term emotional states. Emotions are experiences they represent changes in our physiological state (e. g. , blood pressure, heart rate), psychological state (e. g. , thought process), and behaviour (e. g. , facial expression) Most of these emotional reactions are subtle and occur without our awareness. Most emotions occur fleetingly, non-consciously, and with low intensity. Strong emotions also trigger our conscious awareness of a threat or opportunity in the external environment. Emotions generate a global evaluation (called core effect) that something is good or bad, helpful or harmful, to be approached or to be avoided.
