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Understanding Emotions, Stress, and Well-being — Theories, Impact, and Coping Explained | Psychology Chapter 12 Summary This thorough summary of Chapter 12 from Principles of Psychology (13th Edition) by David G. Myers and C. Nathan DeWall explores the complex interplay between emotion, stress, and well-being, and how psychological states influence physical health. Watch the full YouTube podcast summary for an insightful discussion on emotion theories and stress management. Theories of Emotion Emotions combine physiological arousal, expressive behaviors, and conscious experience. Major theories include: James-Lange Theory: Emotion follows physiological response. Cannon-Bard Theory: Emotion and physiological response occur simultaneously. Two-Factor Theory: Emotion results from arousal plus cognitive labeling. Emotions and the Autonomic Nervous System The autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates physiological arousal during emotional experiences. Polygraphs...

Humanistic Psychology, Positive Psychology, and the Science of Happiness — Summary of Chapter 12 Chapter 12 of The Personality Puzzle by David C. Funder brings together humanistic psychology, existentialism, and positive psychology to explore how awareness, meaning, and growth shape the human experience. This chapter highlights how psychology can move beyond dysfunction to understand what makes life worth living. The Foundations of Humanistic Psychology Humanistic psychology emerged in response to behaviorism and psychoanalysis, focusing instead on human uniqueness, personal meaning, and the capacity for growth. It rejects the idea that human behavior should be studied using the same methods as natural sciences, emphasizing phenomenology —the study of an individual’s subjective experience. Existentialism and the Search for Meaning Influenced by existential philosophy, humanistic psychology explores how individuals face the challenges of freedom, mortality, and meaninglessn...