PSYC 3430 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Paul Ekman, Psych, Self-Awareness

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3430
• Professor: Peter K Papadogiannis

Document Summary

Role of learning and groups in basic emotions. Paul ekman university of california (san francisco) professor show lie to me . One person who did research around the world on basic emotions. Everyone will perceive the emotion the exact same way - but how they express the emotion or mood could be different. Different because of the groups they are a part of. Culture - cultural background may influence how we express the emotion not how we perceive the emotion. Groups also influence the diff sub components of emotions - self conscious emotions than basic emotions, develops after the first year of our life - specific to the groups we are a part of. Did research across culture (including papua new guinea) No cultural differences in the perception of emotions. Children born blind and deaf show normal emotional reactions. Two ways groups (culture, gender, etc. ) affects emotions. Culture influences interpretation of different situations; reactions correspond accordingly.