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My report about emotions and happiness for our Physio 296 elective
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Miguel Losantas
UPCM class 2015
*EmotionImportancePerspectives on
emotionWhat it can affect
*HappinessDefinitionNeural correlatesMotivation
*Positive PsychologyDefinitionKnown benefitsInterventions
*Integral part of life
*Can be positive or negative
*Evolutionary PerspectiveBasic emotions
Universally recognizableCan’t be simplified
Ancient brain structuresLimbic system/rhinencephalon
AdaptationNutritious foodFight or Flight
*Social Construct PerspectiveObserved through behavior
GuiltAnger
Cultural basesLoveAnger
*Neural correlatesPhineas Gage
Normal at firstAccidentBehavioral change
*Neural correlatesBrain structures
Limbic systemPrefrontal cortex
*Neural correlatesHormones and neurotransmitters
OxytocinDopamineSerotonin
*Autonomic Nervous SystemHeart rate, respiratory ratePupilsLie detector
*Facial ExpressionHappiness, sadness, fear, surprise, anger, disgustSeen in different culturesCan be recognized cross-culturallyFacial feedback
*Decision makingGut FeelGood and Bad
*Hedonia
*Eudaimonia
*Neural CorrelatesSensationCoding vs Causation
*Neural CorrelatesHedonic Hotspots
Nucleus Accumbens, Ventral Pallidum, Brainstem
Orbitofrontal CortexNeurotransmitters
*Reward and pleasure
*Extrinsic and Intrinsic
*Strengths and virtues
*Meaning and fulfillment
*Central ConcernsPositive emotionsPositive traitsPositive institution
*Known BenefitsBetter physical healthBetter mental healthBetter quality of life
*Physical activity
*Sports
*Relaxation techniques
*Social Interaction
*Control your emotions
*Be the best that you can be!
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