Psychology 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Psychoanalysis, Common Cold, Neuroticism

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Lynn Jackson

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Emic approaches in depth studies of individual cultures. Etic approaches what are some ways people differ cross-culturally dimensions of culture. Conformity in response to the commands of an authority figure famous research by milgram(1974) method . Physiological changes in the face, brain and body. Cognitive processes such as appraisals and interpretation events. Cultural and social contexts that influence experience and emotions. Emotions considered to be universal and biologically based. Generally include fear, anger, sadness, joy(happiness), surprise, disgust and contempt. Emotions that develop with cognitive maturity and vary across individuals and cultures. Appraisals about the nature of our emotions are shaped by the circumstances in which they occur. E. g. , capitano bridge study was i attracted to her or just nauseas? . The shift to sympathetic dominance causes increased arousal. The adrenal glands release epinephrine, norepinephrine and cortisol to maintain increased arousal. The adrenal glands lose their ability to function normally.