PSY 2114 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Frontal Lobe, Parental Leave, Cerebral Cortex

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 2114
• Professor: Gustavo Gottret

Document Summary

Negative emotions include anxiety, anger, guilt, and sadness. Certain regions of the brain develop early in life (i. e. : brain stem, hippocampus, and amygdala) and play a role in distress, excitement, and rage. Maturation of the frontal regions of the cerebral cortex is tied to the ability to regulate their emotions; frontal cortex can exert control over other areas in the brain. An emotion is defined as a feeling, or affect, that occurs when a person is in a state or an interaction that is important to him or her, especially to his or her well-being. Almost all emotions are classified as either positive or negative. Emotions are influenced both by biological foundations and by a person"s experience. Biological influences can be seen in the changes in a baby"s emotional capacities. Environmental influences are found through our relationships, attachment and culture. Primary emotions are emotions that are present in humans and other animals.