PSYC18H3 Lecture 7: Lecture 7.docx
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Emotion is like a signal that something isn"t going on properly. When things don"t fit, our body tells us (sweat, etc. ) and we have to deal with situation. Our expectations are based on our background. Pribram wants you to shut out unnecessary factors and focus on what you need to cope with situation. What they call emotion has a signal value that interrupts your goals and concerns. Brain is organized in modules (engineering analysis of emotion). Dealing with communication in modules that help you strategize. Caused emotions something out there did this to you. The longer the deprived the hungry you are. Habit is a rat trying to run to get cheese. Drive x habit x expectancy x value. D & h is early and v is from the 1940s. Behaviorally orientated theory about goals and outcomes. Emotion is tied to culture in this context.
