PSYC 1010 Study Guide - Verbal Behavior, Ophanim, Child Art

• School: University of Virginia
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: All

Document Summary

From thinking in pictures, and other reports from my life with autism. Emotions are present, but are more like those of a child rather than those of an adult. Triggered emotions are very strong when they happen, but after the event is over and grandin has come to peace with the event, emotions disappear. Experiences happiness that is the same for various activities. Describes it as an intellectual satisfaction rather than an emotional experience. Among those with autism, fear is a very often-experienced emotion. Feels strong calm and serenity by taking care of cattle. This feeling does not dissipate quickly, feels like she is floating on clouds. Knows it is intellectually beautiful, but doesn t feel it. Receives excited pleasure from solving a design problem says this is the closest to joy. Complex emotions happen when a person feels two emotions at once. Is motivated by tangible accomplishment enjoys receiving gifts from clients to show their appreciate for her work.