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Young Children's Understanding of Emotions, 2005.
An article review of "Preschoolers' Understanding of Simple and Complex Emotions: Links with gender and language" by S.L. Bosacki and C. Moore, which looks at how children learn to understand different emotions.
2,622 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper describes a study to assess individual differences among preschoolers' emotional understanding, verbal ability, and gender role behavior. The paper relates that the study looks at simple and complex emotional understanding and children's vocabulary ability, as well as gender differences in preschool children and how their parents perceive their gender role behavior. In addition, the paper describes the different methods used in the study to find out the preschoolers' knowledge of emotions.
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"Young children's understanding of emotions has been the topic of many studies; some results being similar and some contradicting. The article "Preschoolers' Understanding of Simple and Complex Emotions: Links with gender and language" (Bosacki & Moore, 2004) discusses the research issue of how there are differences among individual preschoolers when it comes to understanding emotions and how gender and language play a role. The complexity of emotions is also looked at and how the usage by children can differ based on simple and complex. Different cultures also have different ideas of how to express one's self and how to feel in different scenarios. Children across cultures are exposed to different languages, beliefs and values; social experiences also come along with those differences. Children's understanding of the emotions they experience and the emotions people around them experience are drawn from their particular culture or gender. People around them may be parents, siblings, peers, daycare teachers or any other part of the Childs mesosystem (Shaffer, Wood & Willoughby, 2005). When decoding a child's understanding of emotion there are different aspects to take into consideration; the child's gender, culture, vocabulary ability and their capability of translating simple emotions into something more complex."
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Emotions, 2002.
A study of the origins and effects of emotions.
2,538 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper explores the definition of an emotion. While everyone experiences emotions, defining what an emotion is can be difficult. The paper states that an emotion is not a single thing but a multi-dimensional definition with cognitive, physiological, purposive, and social components. The paper then looks at all the components and issues related to emotions including what creates them and what outcome do they have on the person. The paper reviews two recent and common theories on emotions, known as the organismic model and the interactional model.
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"Explanations offered by the organismic model and the interactional model differ, and the differences between the two models indicate different links between social factors and emotion. In the organismic model, social factors trigger biological reactions and steer how these reactions are expressed into customary channels, while in the interactional model, social factors enter into the very formulation of emotions by means of codification, management, and expression."
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Positive Emotions, 2002.
Analyzes numerous articles on the influence of positive emotions on human thought and behavior.
5,600 words (approx. 22.4 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 136.95
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Many research studies focus on negative emotions and their adverse impact on individuals? capacity to function. Based on this premise, this paper focuses on the role positive emotions play in influencing various aspects of human thought and behavior, especially research studies that have proved that positive emotions can help alleviate the pain of chronically ill patients. Furthermore, positive emotions can also improve the thought processes of the brain. In analyzing 20 articles on the subject, the author verifies the validity of these research studies and determines how positive emotions can assert a positive impact on the human mind and body.
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"Using a factor analysis, the researchers found that positive affect was a strong predictor of the overall quality of the interaction between the two partners. On the other hand, negative affect did not predict any dimensions of the interaction in the first study. For the second study, positive affect was related to the frequency and the quality of the social interaction. At the same time, negative affect was also related to the frequency and the quality of the social interaction. More significantly, individuals with high negative affect were shown to have significantly more same-sex interaction than opposite-sex dyadic interactions."
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Emotions and Feelings in the Decision Making Process, 2001.
The role of culture, emotions and feelings in the decision making process as defined by the consumer psychology paradigm.
4,632 words (approx. 18.5 pages), 15 sources, $ 119.95
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This essay explores the emotions and feelings in the decision making process. It does this by first defining what is meant by the decision making process. It then looks at emotions and feelings in consumer psychology, relating how this impacts on the decision-making process. The essay also views the role of these emotions and feelings in the decision-making process in the South African context, and discusses various ways in which emotions and feelings can be used in a marketing strategy to enhance marketing communication (i.e.: the combination of advertising, the sales force, public relations, packaging and any other technique in which that the company provides itself and its products) and a company?s total product (i.e.: the entire set of characteristics involved in the marketing strategy).
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"The most perverse and influential assumption in consumer behavior research is that a decision making process precedes purchases (ie: that the consumer goes through a complex process of deciding what and where to purchase, before the actual purchasing itself). Many definitions of the decision making process exist, but most agree that two or more actions occur within it and, therefore, choice must occur. In addition, individual consumer?s ?evaluative criteria? facilitate the forecasting of each alternative?s consequences for the consumer?s goals or objectives. Further, the chosen alternative is determined by an evaluative procedure, and information sought from external sources or retrieved from memory is processed in the application of this evaluation process (Olshavsky & Granbois, 1991). Interestingly, there is evidence that a significant proportion of purchases may not be preceded by a decision process, and that for many purchases, a decision process never occurs."
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Human Emotions and Anthropology, 2002.
A report on the relationship between human emotions and anthropology.
2,435 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This report examines a specific aspect of the sociology of emotions, that of dealing with love, where elements of power and status are omnipresent. The paper explores the idea that emotions are physiological and biological and thus part of the study of anthropology. The writer includes many events as examples including love, sexuality, marriage, divorce and family values, among others. The paper concludes that there is a biological basis for emotional expression and the development of the normative influences which shape emotion is one of the most important contributions of social scientists working in this particular field.
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"Perrucci and Knudsen (1990) have noted that the changes which are now being observed in the composition of the traditional American family began in the nineteenth century, when institutions other than the family itself became significant in the lives and shaping of individuals and their attitudes. Schools, which emphasized individual achievement, jobs in industry which were individual rather than family positions, and courtship shifts in which the interest of the individual became paramount - each of these factors was somewhat instrumental in eliminating the power, authority and influence of the family unit."
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Emotions in Decision Making, 2005.
An analysis of the importance of emotions in effective decision-making.
2,680 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the classical theories of human rationality with the bounded rationality model. It discusses the importance of emotions and the mechanisms in human cognition and everyday decision-making. The paper then aims to prove that the unconscious system of decision-making is inevitably activated because of natural selection and that humans are primarily driven by emotions. It also discusses how the loss of emotions corrupts decision-making ability.
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Introduction
Criticisms of the Classical Rationality
The Bounded Rationality Model
Conclusion
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"The Classical view of rationality holds that "the laws of human inference are equivalent to the laws of probability and logic." The concern is the methods of thinking and not the conclusions of the thinking . This is a normative theory as it suggests ways people ought to think in order to achieve their goals in an efficient, logical way. A good outcome yielded by a decision does not make that decision a good decision. Similarly, a good decision does not guarantee a good outcome. Examples of inferences labeled "irrational" are overconfidence, base-rate neglect, and the conjunction fallacy. These "cognitive illusions" actually help us a great deal in decision-making. These heuristics are applied unconsciously everyday in many situations. It does not make sense to contemplate and go through the logical calculation for every decision we are faced with. Paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould writes, "Our minds are not built to work by the rules of probability"."
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Positive Emotions, 2003.
Discusses the features of positive emotions.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 20 sources, $ 127.95
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Discusses the complexity of different emotions, including joy, love, interest, contentment, happiness, amusement, and exhilaration. Examines the differences between positive and negative emotions and their interrelatedness. Cites the functions and benefits of positive emotions.
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"The definition and description of positive emotions has eluded many researchers because of their diffuse nature. While negative emotions have distinctive qualities that enable one to ..."
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The Irrationality of Human Emotions, 2002.
A debate on whether emotions can be considered irrational.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This essay is a discussion concerning the question, "Are emotions irrational?" The author of this essay admits that emotions can be irrational, but that the individual assessment and understanding of emotional responses relies upon objective and educated perspectives.
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Politics, Culture and Emotions in Four Films, 2002.
A comparative study of four films, "Bound by Honor", "Beloved", "Lion of the Desert" and "Anna and the King", focusing on politics, culture and emotions.
1,577 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses four different films, "Bound by Honor", "Beloved", "Lion of the Desert" and "Anna and the King". The paper reviews each film in relation to its political and cultural background, and to the emotions prevalent in each movie. The paper claims that cultural oppression is a common theme in all four films. Using emotions as a tool for cultural change is described in the theme of how to overcome oppression.
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"Nearly all matters of cultural diversity involve some degree of emotional reasoning. All of the above movies involve cultural diversity, and indeed cultural oppression, to some degree. In "Bound by Honor" the main characters are motivated by strong culturally connected emotion. Logic is overridden by emotion when two of the three main characters follow paths of self-destruction. The same is true of "Beloved". The black mother and daughter are prisoners of their past, because they cannot free their emotions from it."
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Emotions, 2007.
An analysis of the psychology versus the philosophy of emotions.
1,142 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper reviews the extent to which psychological research produced new and substantial ideas about emotions that were not available twenty five years ago. It looks at how empirical science has encouraged development in the area of emotional research in psychology in a way that philosophy and armchair reflection are incapable of.
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Ideas, Models and Theories
Critical Evaluation of Theories and Research
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"The field of positive psychology holds new promise, suggesting there are methods to improve the collective functioning of individuals, the psychological well-being of individuals and the physical health of individuals by "harnessing the power of positive psychology" (Fredrickson, 330). Such approaches however require that psychologists continue to explore the "life-enhancing" effects of positive emotions and explore the exact mechanisms leading to health benefits when positive emotions are encouraged. These new studies suggest human happiness and strength may derive from positive emotions. "
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Emotions and Behavior, 2002.
Explains how emotions influence human behavior.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper addresses emotion as a reaction to situations, as an instinctive element and as data that should have no more weight than other observed data in determining our actions. It discusses the nature of fear, attraction and the repression of emotions, among other topics.
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Emotions in "Christ at Thirty-Three", 2006.
This paper analyzes what emotions the picture, "Christ at Thirty-Three" by Heinrich Hofmann causes.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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The paper explains that this depends on who the viewer is and the relationship of the viewer and Jesus. The paper discusses that while some people believe Jesus is the Son of God, others believe he was only a prophet. The writer relates that the picture of "Jesus at Thirty-Three" brings many emotions including sadness, compassion, peace, power, joy and love when he/she looks at the picture.
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Workplace Emotions, 2002.
A look at workplace emotions regarding industry and workers in the U.S. with an emphasis on conditions in Southern textile plants.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This five-page undergraduate paper examines and analyzes workplace emotions in the United States, particularly as the issue relates to industries and workers in the southeastern United States. The focus is general in nature, but conditions in Southern textile plants are discussed more than any other industry.
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Philosophies of Emotions, 2005.
A review of two different articles dealing with the topic of emotion.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper reviews, analyzes and compares two different philosophical articles about emotion: Robert Solomon's "From Emotions and Choice" and Cheshire Calhoun's "Cognitive Emotions".
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"The cognitive theory of emotion comes under fire in Cheshire Calhoun's "Cognitive Emotions". In this essay Calhoun maintains that cognitive theories of emotion that are based on a connection between emotion and relevant beliefs are invalid..."
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Sociology of Emotions, 1994.
An examination of the definitions, models (cognitive, social constructionist, developmental) and arguments for and against a comprehensive theory of sociology of emotions.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 30 sources, $ 95.95
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"Sociology of Emotions
Introduction
This research reviews the concepts and theories related to the sociology of emotions. The principal concepts and theories of the sociology of emotions are described and discussed. The presentation of the concepts and theories is followed by a consideration of the arguments and counter arguments of proponents and opponents of a theory of the sociology of emotions."
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