chapter 10 exam 3

Question 1

controversy of cannon - bard theory of emotion

Answer 1

hypothalamus and limbic system play role in emotions. not thalamus, simultaneous occurrence of physiological and emotional has not been demonstrated

Question 2

controversy of james- lange theory of emotion

Answer 2

visceral changes would have to occur rapidly.

- physiological arousal not always equal emotional experience (jogger w fast heartbeat isn’t scared)

Question 3

james- lange theory of emotion

Answer 3

emotions are reaction to instinctive bodily events. the bodily events occur as a response to some situation in environment.
for every major emotion there is gut reaction of internal organs

Question 4

cannon - bard theory of emotion

Answer 4

physiological arousal and emotional experience are produced simultaneously. received thru thalamus

Question 5

functions of emotions

Answer 5

preparing us for action
shaping our future behavior
helping us interact more effectively with others

Question 6

schachter - singer theory of emotion

Answer 6

we identify emotion we are experiencing by observing our enviornemnt and comparing ourselves w others. when source of physiological arousal unclear = look to surroundings

Question 7

primary emotions

Answer 7

happiness, anger, sadness, surprise, disgust, and fear