Explain the positive and negative effects of catharsis.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Catharsis is an emotional release intended to relieve aggressive urges. Venting, or releasing one’s emotion, may be useful in temporarily decreasing anger; however, research about the lasting effects of catharsis finds that it doesn’t necessarily lead to adaptive or healthy ways of dealing with anger. Venting may temporarily relieve some emotions but it can lead to maladaptive ways of dealing with anger, such as through physical or violent behavior. Allowing oneself to engage in catharsis freely may also reinforce the tendency to lash out toward others without dealing with issues in a positive manner.
How does culture influence emotion?
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: There are similarities and differences between how different cultures express emotion. All cultures form facial expressions and recognize them as the expression of emotion. There are, however, differences in the ways that different cultures label emotions and express emotion. Different emotions may be expressed differently due to varying cultural expectations. For example, a more reserved Japanese person might express anger differently than an American might.
Briefly describe how behavior can be influenced by strong emotions.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Strong emotions can lead to maladaptive or adaptive behavior, depending on the intensity and type of emotion felt. For example, positive emotion generally leads to healthier behavior concerning the self and others. Negative emotion can lead individuals to behave in both a healthy and unhealthy manner. For example, one may feel anger as a result of experiencing reduced privileges. This can motivate an individual to focus on the opposite of what is experienced or to advocate for a better situation, but it can also lead one to engage in destructive behavior.
Cultural differences in emotions are apparent in all of the following ways except __________.
Explain the concept of the feel-good, do-good phenomenon, and provide an example of behavior that represents the phenomenon.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The feel-good, do-good phenomenon refers to the idea that people are more willing to help when they are already in a good mood or are feeling happy. For example, one may be more willing to give money to a homeless person when one is in a good mood from receiving a promotion at work.
All of the following have been associated with feelings of hope except __________. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
How can expression of anger serve to be both positive and negative from a health standpoint?
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Individuals who use anger to propel themselves forward or to make changes would be using anger in a very healthy way. However, if anger leads to activities or situations that could cause a person to engage in unhealthy or behavior that interferes with one's well-being, then the reaction to anger can be maladaptive.
An emotional release that is intended to relieve anger or aggressive urges is ___________.
Which of the following statements representing differences in emotional expressions is not true? Please select the best answer from the choices provided
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