Understanding Psychology (10th Ed)

Cannon-Bard theory of
emotion p. 332
Schachter-Singer theory of
emotion p. 333
facial-affect program p. 336
facial-feedback 
hypothesis p. 336
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 Psychology on the Web 
1. Find two diff erent websites that deal with nonverbal behavior. One site should 
present a fairly “academic” discussion of the topic, and the other should be more 
informal. (Hint: The terms
nonverbal behavior
and
nonverbal communication
may lead 
you to more formal discussions of the topic, whereas
body language
may lead you to 
less formal discussions.) Compare and contrast your fi ndings from the two sites.
2. Find one or more websites that off er information on eating disorders.
Motivation and emotions are two interrelated aspects of 
psychology. In these modules, we fi rst considered the 
topic of motivation, which has spawned a great deal of theory and research examining 
primary and secondary drives. We then turned to a discussion of emotions, beginning 
with their functions and proceeding to a review of three major theories that seek to 
explain what emotions are and how they, and their associated physiological symptoms, 
emerge in the individual. Finally, we looked at cultural diff erences in the expression and 
display of emotions and discussed the facial-aff ect program, which seems to be innate 
and to regulate the nonverbal expression of the basic emotions. 
Return to the opening scenario of this group of modules, which describes actress 
Kirstie Alley’s problems with maintaining an appropriate weight. Using your knowledge 
of motivation and emotion, consider the following questions: