Emotion Flashcards
What are the four main theories of emotion?
James-Lange theory
Cannon-Bard theory
Singer-Schachter theory
Lazarus theory
What is the James-Lange theory
suggests emotions happen as a result of bodily sensations
e.g. if u see a big dog ur heart races and u feel afraid
Event -> arousal -> interpretation -> emotion
What is the Cannon-Bard theory?What is is also known as?
When an event happens, u feel an emotion at the same time as physiological changes
Thalami theory
What is the Singer-Schachter theory?What is it known as?
Emotions result from both physiological changes and the contest e.g. if ur heart is racing and ur about to have an exam u label urself as afraid but if ur heart is racing and ur about to kiss ur bf/gf then ur excited
Two-factor theory
What is the Lazarus theory?
Thought is first required before emotion occurs e.g. if u see a big dog u think it is going to bite u so u feel afraid
Stimulus for emotion arises from the mind
