Popular Theory of the 6 Basic Emotions by Paul Ekman
The word emotion is derived from the Latin word ‘mot’ which means ‘to move’. In this article we will go through the 6 Basic Emotions by Paul Ekman. Emotions are
Category: MOTIVATION AND EMOTION
Maslow’s 5 Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation- Most Popular Theory of Motivation
Abraham Maslow is well known for Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation. The theory includes basic 5 levels of needs. Non-fulfillment of these needs motivates a being to take action
What is Self Efficacy Theory?
Cambridge Dictionary meaning of .self’ is ‘the set of someone’s characteristics, such as personality and ability, that are not physical and make that person different from other people.’ Meaning of ‘efficacy’ is the ability to achieve something or produce
IMMUNE SYSTEM
THE IMMUNE SYSTEM The immune system is the body’s inbuilt mechanism to protect itself from attack by potentially hazardous foreign invaders. The brain controls the immune system more directly than
Cerebral (brain) lateralization of cognition and emotion
Cerebral (brain) lateralization of cognition and emotion What is Lateralization? The idea that the right and left hemispheres of the brain (cerebral cortex) are structurally and functionally asymmetrically, wherein some
PSYCHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASURES
PSYCHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASURES Electro-dermal Measures Electro-dermal measures measure the electrical activity of the skin surface in relation to various motivational-emotional situations. Skin conductance is obtained by applying weak electric current to
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM The endocrine system is a complex system of ductless glands. The CNS controls the endocrine system through the neuro-chemical feedback loops involving the hypothalamus and the pituitary
AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM (ANS)
THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM (ANS) The autonomic nervous system is important in the physiological regulation of motivational-emotional states. Its major function is that of maintaining homeostasis and adaptation. The central
LIMBIC SYSTEM
THE LIMBIC SYSTEM This structure, also referred to as the paleocortex, lies on the border of the brain stem and below the neocortex. Role of the Limbic System The phylogenetically
THE BROADEN-AND-BUILD THEORY OF POSITIVE EMOTIONS
THE BROADEN-AND-BUILD THEORY OF POSITIVE EMOTIONS Barbara L. Fredrickson Basic Proposition The broaden-and-build theory describes the form and function of a subset of positive emotions, including joy, interest, contentment and
SCHACHTER-SINGER THEORY OF EMOTION
SCHACHTER-SINGER THEORY OF EMOTION Schachter and Singer (1962) studied the effects of cognitions in people injected with epinephrine and put forth the ‘Self-attribution Theory Of Emotion’. The core of the
CANNON-BARD THEORY OF EMOTION
CANNON-BARD THEORY OF EMOTION In 1927, Cannon critically analyzed the James-Lange theory by reviewing relevant experimental and clinical research work, and put forth his theory of emotions. The core of