PSYC 102 Lecture 10: Feb 15th, 2019 - Emotion
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Bodily changes follow directly the perception of the exciting fact, and that our feeling of the same changes as they occur is the emotion. But, requires each emotion have unique pattern of autonomic responses. Two-factor theory - schachter & singer (1962) Studies based / inspired by two-factor theory: Study done at capilano suspension bridge by ubc faculty. This is an experiment on the effects of scenic attractions on creative expression. A lot of sexual imagery 39% called woman. Very little sexual imagery 9% called woman. "we argue that conscious experiences, regardless of their content, arise from one system in the brain. Event -> appraisal -> emotional response = schachter. There are a set of distinct universal emotions. Ability to express and recognize emotions may be universal and fundamental to the human mind. Does not require learning or language (eg: blind vs non blind experiencing mimical sadness) Affective states are diffuse, emotions are constructed.