Important Questions for IGNOU MSCCFT MCFT006 Exam with Main Points for Answer - Unit 7

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Unit 7. Emotions and Well-Being

1. What are the characteristics of emotions?

1. Physiological changes within our body (shift in heart rate, blood pressure, etc.)
2. Subjective cognitive states (personal experience that we label as emotions)
3. Expressive behaviours (outward signs of the internal reaction)

2. Name the different theories of emotions.

• James Lange theory, 
• Cannon-Bard Theory, 
• Schachter-Singer Theory, 
• Theory of cognitive appraisal, 
• theory of relationships amongst emotions.

3. Briefly explain the concept of well-being.

Well-being refers to the level of enjoyment and fulfillment derived by humans from the life they live within their local economic, cultural, social, and environmental conditions.

4. What are the dimensions of well-being?

1. Physical well-being, 
2. psychological well-being, 
3. social well-being and 
4. spiritual well-being

5. Give an example explaining how emotions and well-being can be related.

When an individual is physically ill, for ex, meets an accident or develops chronic illness, it is accompanied by a negative feeling state. And when an individual is very joyful, (s)he is more active and work productivity is also higher.

6. Give 3 reasons explaining psychosomatic disorders.

1. Failed coping strategies, 
2. personality types - type A, 
3. excessive somatic preoccupation in families 

Above predispose some individuals to somatize more than others.

7. Name any three psychosomatic disorders.

1. Coronary (heart) problems, 
2. ulcers, 
3. bodily pains (headaches/stomach aches)

8. Name any three emotion regulation skills.

1. Correct appraisal of the situations, 
2. effective coping strategies and 
3. effective anger management skills.

9. What are the different types of conflict situations?

1. Approach-approach conflict, 
2. Approach-avoidance conflict, 
3. Avoidance-avoidance conflict.

10. What do we understand by ‘emotions’?

11. What are the components and functions of emotions.

12. Briefly explain the theories of emotions?

13. What is the meaning of well-being? What are the factors that influence wellbeing?

14. What role do emotions play in enhancing/reducing the well-being of an individual?

15. Outline some strategies for better management of emotions to enhance wellbeing.

16. Does religion serve to influence emotions and well-being in any way? How?