PSYC18H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Scalea, Emotional Spectrum, Alexithymia
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Split brain: procedure that severs the corpus callosum, a large bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right sides of the cortex, is severed: two hemispheres don"t communicate. Appraisal: evaluative process that assigns value in terms of the individual"s concerns: primary appraisal: an automatic emotional reaction to events and objects in the environment, which motivates rapid approach or avoidance responses. Corresponds to the first movements of emotions. Appears to give rise to our core feelings (or core affect) of positivity or negativity. Core affect: reflects the most fundamental and continuing assessments of how one is doing in the world. When we are consciously aware of emotionally charged stimuli, they are less likely to sway our judgments of other events that have nothing to do with them. Research on automatic appraisals of good or bad qualities: Negative evaluations are more potent than positive evaluations. The bad is stronger than the good.
