PSYC18H3 Lecture Notes - Limbic System, Neuroticism, Conscientiousness
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People differ in their means & success of managing/regulating their emotions. Regulation begins with the modulation of emotional expression reflects individual differences in intensity, frequency, and duration of emotions. 1st fostered by caregiver (e. g. soothing a crying child), then internalized into child (e. g. 1st fostered by caregiver (e. g. soothing a crying child), then internalized into child (e. g. soothes self). Stages for emotional regulation: achieving stability in functioning. Attachment to close, emotionally available caregiver is central issue: development of self-esteem/regulation. Regulation affects every stage of emotion process i. e. appraisal, evaluation, & suppression, as well as expression & actions. Responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and modifying emotional reactions. Children"s emotionality/regulation before school predicted prosocial behaviour in school. Woman who suppressed unpleasant film clip had higher bp, and reduced rapport. Reappraisal & attention-shifting are the best approaches to regulate emotions. Motivation increases to derive emotional meaning from life, rather than expand emotional horizons. Despite social losses/health changes, emotional regulation improves.
