Measuring Emotions

The video explores the scientific measurement of emotions, emphasizing the complexity of emotions as a mind-body system. It discusses various methods for measuring emotions, including self-reports, facial expressions, and physiological responses. The video also explains how positive emotions are induced in laboratory settings and the role of longitudinal studies in understanding emotional variability. Additionally, it covers ecological momentary assessment and its advantages and limitations in capturing emotional experiences.

What are some methods mentioned for measuring emotions in a laboratory setting?

How do self-reports contribute to the understanding of emotional experiences?

What is the significance of longitudinal studies in measuring emotions over time?

What are the limitations of asking people to recall their emotions over a longer period?

Discuss the challenges of measuring emotions using ecological momentary assessment.