Module 11 Reading

Cards (9)

  • what is the popular theory on basic emotions?
    there are 6 primary emotions universally recognized by facial expressions
  • secondary emotions are a cultural construct of humans
  • how do dogs reflect changes in emotional state?
    behavior
  • what is the best way to test presence/understanding of an emotion?
    about behaviors wrong in all species (ex. biting a superior)
  • what animal study shows presence of hope?
    showing monkey a banana under a cup
  • what animal study shows presence of guilt?
    dog takes a guilty look whether or not they followed orders
  • what animal study shows presence of remorse?
    dominant bonobo always makes amends, recognizes if they have inflicted injury on another
  • what animal studies show presence of disgust?
    • chimpanzees express disgust when it rains
    • bonobos won't touch feces contaminated food
  • disgust is an adaptive response to avoid parasites/ingestion of harmful foods