1. Explain at least two major theoretical psychological perspectives on what emotion is and what elements comprise the experience of emotion (e.g., is it just a “feeling?”).
2. Explain at least two major theoretical psychological perspectives on what emotion regulation is and what it consists of.
3. What are at least three of the methodological challenges researchers face in studying emotion and emotion regulation? Analyze at least one example of how researchers have solved each challenge you’ve named while preserving internal and external validity of their research.
4. Why is it important to consider emotion and emotion regulation in research on psychopathology (discuss regarding theory)? Include examples using specific psychological disorders (at least three).