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= Module 16: Emotion  =

(Pages 358- 375)

Emotion
Elmo’s speech on emotions. Can you identify the four components of emotion while Elmo talks about his feelings? media type="custom" key="18947960"
 * Four components: 1. Appraise a stimulus 2. Subjective feeling 3. Physiological response 4. Show observable behavior

Three Theories of Emotion
After watching the video try and come up with your own examples to each theory!

Universal Emotional Expression
This website explains the universal expressions and it also gives a chart on what movement occurs for each of the expressions. [|Modeling Six Universal Expressions]

Evolutionary Theory of Emotion
This website will give you a better understanding of the evolutionary theory of emotion. [|An evolutionary psychological theory of the emotions]

Emotional Intelligence
What is the importance of emotional Intelligence? The link below will lead you to an article that will answer this question, and will give you a better understanding of: What is Emotional Intelligence? [|Emotional Intelligence (EQ)]

Polygraph/ Lie Detector
As you read this article make a list of pros and cons. After you have finished your list decide if polygraphs are an accurate way to gain the truth from a person. [|The Truth About Lie Detectors (aka Polygraph Tests)]

Happiness and Grilled Cheese
For this podcast only the first couple minutes is all that needs to be listened to. As you listen to the podcast think about the definition of happiness in the book then compare it to what the entrepreneur says. Think about the definition of emotion. Think about the last time you ate a grilled cheese. Try to find the four components of emotions that you experienced when eating that last grilled cheese. Are you hungry yet? media type="custom" key="19106856"

Computers and Emotions
As you listen answer these questions: What would be a way to use this technology? Is there any ethical concerns? media type="custom" key="18959738"

Current Issue:
-Polygraphs to "brain printing". As you read the article think about the similarities and differences. Think about the ethical concerns behind both Polygraphs and brain printing. [|The Science Behind ‘Brain Reading’] -Money can't buy kids Happiness. As you read this article compare it to the definition of happiness that the textbook gives. [|Money can’t buy happiness (for expat kids)]

Discussion Questions:
What is more ethical Polygraphs or "Brain Reading"? Between the two which is more reliable? Should emotional intelligence be something that is tested on standardized test (Such as the ACT)?

Don't forget to review!!!
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Plotnik, R. (2005). //Introduction to Psychology// (7th ed., pp. 358-375). Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth.