Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Post date: Mar 01, 2016 3:11:19 PM

Today in class, we did the following:

1. Module 42: although some emotional facial expressions are universal, are gestures universal?

2. Module 83: Anger and Happiness - what makes people angry? what is catharsis (see Fried Green Tomatoes Clip posted on our "Motivation and Emotion" Web Page)? We watched the Fried Green Tomatoes Clip in class. Does catharsis work? How should we deal with anger? What are the benefits of happiness? Will money buy Ms. Pretet happiness? Discussion of money in wealthy countries compared to poorer countries. Discussed student responses from the "Review Questions - Mod 42 and 83" Worksheet that was completed yesterday. See attached Emotion PowerPoint for more topics covered.

Homework:

1. Emotion, Stress, and Health Test - on Thursday. THIS INCLUDES A FREE RESPONSE QUESTION

2. Motivation and Emotion, Stress, and Health Journals are due on Thursday - no exceptions

3. Optional Emotion, Stress, and Health Review Packet - see attachment

To help you study for the Stress portion of your test, please review the Stress PowerPoint attached below.