Feelings and Emotions: What are They? Chap 1 less 1

What is the difference between emotions and feelings?

• Emotions are influenced by occurrences, while feelings are influenced by people.

• Emotions are positive, while feelings are negative.

• Emotions are internal, while feelings are external.

• Emotions are instant reactions, while feelings can last for an extended period of time.

During a psychology class, the teacher asked James, Grace, and Jackson to list the six basic emotions. Which of the following is the correct list they came up with?

• Joy, Anger, Disgust, Fear, Sadness, Surprise

• Happiness, Love, Anxiety, Guilt, Envy, Excitement

• Joy, Love, Fear, Sadness, Surprise, Excitement

• Anger, Fear, Sadness, Disgust, Surprise, Contempt

Arjun, Elijah, and Aria are discussing their feelings and emotions after watching a movie. How are their feelings and emotions connected?

• Emotions are the same as feelings and can be used interchangeably.

• Feelings are the external expression of emotions.

• Emotions emerge for a reason and the reason for their emotional response is hidden in some feeling they had during the movie.

• Emotions are the result of occurrences, like the movie they watched, while feelings are the result of thoughts they had about the movie.

Ava, Zoe, and Luna are discussing what causes our feelings and emotions. What do you think is the correct answer to their discussion?

• Thoughts, People, Occurrences

• Joy, Anger, Disgust

• Fear, Sadness, Surprise

• Love, Excitement, Guilt

During a group project, Olivia noticed that Isla's behavior towards Jackson was changing. What could be affected by Isla's feelings and emotions?

• Her physical health

• Her memory

• Her perception of Jackson, the project, and herself

• Her ability to speak

Do Grace, Mason, and Elijah all have the same feelings about their first day at school? Why?

• No, because Grace, Mason, and Elijah feel different variations of the six basic emotions and the root causes of their feelings are so different that everyone's emotions are unique.

• Yes, because Grace, Mason, and Elijah all experienced the same events and occurrences on their first day at school.

• Yes, because feelings are universal and do not vary from person to person.

• No, because feelings are not real and are just a result of imagination.

During a discussion in class, Mia, Noah, and Liam were asked to explain the role of emotions in decision making. What could be a possible explanation?

• Emotions have no role in decision making, it's all about logic and facts.

• Emotions can cloud judgement and lead to poor decisions.

• Emotions can guide decision making, helping us to respond quickly in certain situations.

• Emotions only affect decisions when they are negative.

Emma, Oliver, and Sophia are discussing the impact of emotions on memory. What could be a possible conclusion to their discussion?

• Emotions have no impact on memory.

• Emotions can enhance memory, making emotional events easier to remember.

• Emotions can distort memory, making it unreliable.

• Emotions only affect memory when they are negative.

During a psychology lecture, the professor asked Charlotte, Lucas, and Amelia to explain the difference between emotions and moods. What could be a possible answer?

• Emotions and moods are the same thing.

• Emotions are short-lived and intense, while moods are long-lasting and not as intense.

• Emotions are long-lasting and not as intense, while moods are short-lived and intense.

• Emotions are negative, while moods are positive.