How Awe Changes You

The video explores the concept of awe, a powerful emotion that transforms our understanding of the world. Awe occurs when we encounter something vast and incomprehensible, challenging our current thinking. Psychologists have identified different types of awe, including positive and negative forms, and its evolutionary roots suggest social and intellectual benefits. Awe can improve health, alter perception, and change our sense of time. Despite less research on negative awe, the emotion remains a key part of human experience, influencing how we function as a species.

What is a key characteristic of the emotion of awe?

• It is only related to physical objects.

• It is a recent discovery in psychology.

• It is triggered by something vast and hard to comprehend.

• It is always a negative experience.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five 'flavors' of awe?

• Threat

• Beauty

• Wealth

• Virtue

How did the researchers in 2003 propose awe evolved?

• As a response to natural disasters.

• As a tool for artistic expression.

• As a way to react to powerful leaders.

• As a method to improve physical health.

What is one proposed link between awe and intelligence?

• Awe encourages the acquisition of new information.

• Awe is unrelated to intelligence.

• Awe reduces the need for social interaction.

• Awe discourages information gathering.

Which health benefit is associated with experiencing awe?

• Increased stress levels

• Higher blood pressure

• Decreased immune response

• Reduced inflammation

How does awe affect perception of time according to studies?

• It makes time feel more limited.

• It makes time feel boundless.

• It has no effect on time perception.

• It speeds up the perception of time.

What is a difference between positive and negative awe?

• Positive awe is always related to nature.

• Negative awe has the same health benefits as positive awe.

• Negative awe does not produce the same health benefits as positive awe.

• Positive awe does not alter time perception.