Question

Randeep had been studying hard for a while in the Lind Hall library for an upcoming Psychology exam. When his friend Annelise came over and said hello, his heart rate decreased, he stretched back in his chair, he gave her a big smile, and said "I’m so happy to see you!" According to Dr. Gewirtz’s definition, when Randeep’s saw his friend, the somatic aspect of his emotional response is that __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

He gave her a big smile

Explanation:

Somatic theories of emotion claim that bodily responses, rather than cognitive interpretations, are essential to emotions.

Dr. Gewirtz's key components: Happiness, Sadness, Jealousy, Anger, Elation, Whimsy.

Emotional responses have three aspects: "feelings," autonomic responses, and somatic responses