Day 20 - When it is ok to be emotional

Learning Targets - Students will be able to 

• Describe the theories of motivation
• Describe the physiological, affective, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of emotion and the interactions 
• Describe the physiological and psychological influences on motivation

Opener - For each of the emotional states listed below, identify what you consider to be the opposite emotion.

1.  Joy
2.  Disgust
3.  Trust
4.  Shame

Activity #1 - Emotional Scenarios - Think/Pair/Share

For each of the emotional states below, address both of the following items:

1.  Describe in detail a common scenario or situation in which someone would experience this emotion.

2.  To what degree is this emotional state, and coinciding physiological response, useful in the situation you described.  

• Anger
• Happiness
• Surprise
• Jealousy

For example:  You awake in the middle of the night to an unexplained sound.  Your heart rate quickens, your sense of hearing and sight become acute, and your adrenaline pumps.  This heightened state of arousal helps prepare your for any potential dangers that may be present.

Activity #2 - Emotional Evaluation - Written Assessment


1.  Identify and describe one situation in which emotional expression is useful, and another where it would likely be counter-productive.
2.  How does someone's ability to read facial expressions increase their likelihood for success in life?
3.  Under what circumstances are emotions useful?
4.  What are common physical reactions to emotional changes?
5.  Construct an argument that explains why it is better to control your emotions OR how it is better to exploit your emotions.

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