Prototype The best or average exemplar of a

� Prototype: The best or average exemplar of a category. � In our case…. an emotion that is typical of the category of emotions and represents all other emotions

� Let’s think about the prototype of a dog… � List all the breeds that meet the requirements for the category “dog…” � List the things that help you determine whether an object is a dog… � Which breeds fit this “prototype? ” � Which breeds do not fit this “prototype? ”

� The best or average exemplar of a category. � In our case…. an emotion that is typical of the category of emotions and represents all other emotions � Psychological states that are closer to our prototype for emotions (e. g. , changes in feelings/physiology) are more likely to be emotions. �Ex: Joy vs. Happiness

� Free Listing - happiness, anger, sadness, love, fear, hate, joy, excitement, anxiety, depression � Provide General Category – love, sadness, hate, happiness, joy, anger, depression, envy, disgust, fear � Rate the top 20 emotions – love, hate, anger, sadness, happiness, joy, fear, depression [Fehr, B. , & Russell, J. A. (1984). Concept of emotion viewed from a prototype perspective. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 113, 464 -486. doi: 10. 1037/0096 -3445. 113. 3. 464]

� Basic Emotions – Universality! � Social Constructivist – Culture! � Cognitive Appraisal – Universality or Culture! � Dimensional � Prototype – Universality or Culture! Approach – helps us to better understand new emotions