Emotions and Attribution

Question 1

What is the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Answer 1

The James-Lange theory suggests that emotions are the result of physiological responses to external stimuli.

Question 2

What are the steps in the James-Lange theory?

Answer 2

1. Event or stimulus: An external event occurs (e.g., you see a snake).
2. Physiological response: Your body reacts (e.g., increase in heart rate).
3. Interpretation: You perceive these changes as a specific emotion (e.g., fear).

Question 3

What does the James-Lange theory emphasize?

Answer 3

It emphasizes that emotions are a consequence of the body’s reaction, rather than the cause of it.

Question 4

What is the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion?

Answer 4

The Cannon-Bard theory suggests that emotions and physiological reactions occur simultaneously.

Question 5

What are the steps in the Cannon-Bard theory?

Answer 5

1. Event or stimulus: An external event occurs (e.g., you see a snake).
2. Simultaneous response: The brain triggers both the physical reaction and the emotion at the same time.

Question 6

How does the Cannon-Bard theory differ from the James-Lange theory?

Answer 6

The Cannon-Bard theory argues that emotions and physical responses do not depend on each other and occur independently.