2. Reason, Passion, & Social Cognition Week 15, Part 1 Agenda for May 2 1. Logistics for class dinner party What to bring Where to meet Guest 2. Finish emotional control Review class data Review “Big Questions” 3. General review for exam 4. Return papers

3. Reason, Passion, & Social Cognition Week 15, Part 1 Emotion Regulation Scores Min. 2.4 Max. 6.5 1.9 5.0 2.0 6.7 1.0 6.0 0.0 5.5

4. Reason, Passion, & Social Cognition Week 15, Part 1 Emotional Control The “big questions:” Can we regulate? Expression Experience What happens if we attempt to regulate? Do some people regulate more than others? Sex differences? Personality differences? Cultural differences?

5. Reason, Passion, & Social Cognition Week 15, Part 1 Main Topics for Exam Do incidental emotions shape judgment? What effects do incidental emotions have? When, how, and under what conditions do they have such effects? Can we control our emotions? See “big questions” from previous slide.

6. Reason, Passion, & Social Cognition Week 15, Part 1 Do Incidental Emotions Shape Judgment, cont. What effects do incidental emotions have? Content Effects Ex: anger  attributions of causality & responsibility Ex: fear  risk perception Are these emotion-specific effects, valence effects, or both? Process Effects Ex: happiness  stereotyping Are these arousal effects, motivation effects, or both?

7. Reason, Passion, & Social Cognition Week 15, Part 1 Do Incidental Emotions Shape Judgment, cont. Under what conditions do incidental emotions influence judgment & choice? When people rely on heuristic thought. When emotion-specific goals are not met.

8. Reason, Passion, & Social Cognition Week 15, Part 1 Comments on Papers Excellent Overall: Median and mean = 87% Common mistakes and ways to improve: “Effect” is a noun. Example: Anger exerts a powerful effect on attributions. The effect of anger is powerful. “Affect” is a verb (as in to alter) or a noun (as in emotion. Example: Anger affects attributions of all kinds. Example: Anger is one of many affective influences.