Early Emotions Theories

Question 1

James-Lange Theory basic premise

(without arrows)

Answer 1

Physiological arousal causes the experience of emotion (we do not have shaky hands because we are afraid, we experience fear because we have shaky hands)

Stimulus-> Physiological response-> Experience of physiological response -> Experience of emotion

Question 2

Why is called James-Lange Theory?

Answer 2

James (1884) and Lange (1885) had similar ideas at approx the same time

Question 3

Original Theory of James

(with arrows)

Answer 3

Perception of triggering event -> Emotion-specific physical reactions (voluntary/involuntarily) -> Physical changes

Question 4

Revised Theory of James

Answer 4

Vitally important triggering event -> Emotion-specific visceral reaction -> Experience of diffuse visceral reaction (=emotion)

(TRy EVery >EMoji>EXperience DIfferent REactions)

Question 5

Cannon-Bard Theory

Answer 5

A stimulus is processed by older parts of the brain and triggers the autonomous nervous system and the experience of the emotion at the same time

Question 6

5 issues of critique (Cannon-Bard)

Answer 6

1.Total seperation of the viscera from the CNS does not alter emotional behavior
2.The same visceral changes occur in very different emotional states and in non-emotional states
3.The viscera are relatively insensitive structures
4.Visceral changes are too slow to be a source of emotional feeling
5.Artificial induction of the visceral changes typicial of strong emotions does not produce them

Question 7

Schachter & Singer Two Factor Theory (cognitive-psychological approach)

Answer 7

Event -> Arousal -> Cognitive Labels -> Emotion

(EVery ARgument COmes EMpty)

Question 8

What does the Cannon-Bard theory propose about the relationship between physiological responses and emotional experience?

Answer 8

It proposes that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously, not sequentially

Question 9

What does the Cannon-Bard theory propose about the relationship between physiological responses and emotional experience?

Answer 9

Physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously, not sequentially

Question 10

How does the Schachter-Singer two-factor theory explain emotion?

Answer 10

It states that emotion is the result of physiological arousal and a cognitive label assigned to that arousal

Same emotion can be labeled something different depending on the context

Question 11

Difference between Core Affect and Affect program?

Answer 11

Core affect (constructionist theory) is constructed from context
Affect program (Paul Ekman) is a reflex like response to stimuli