Lecture 5 - Emotion Flashcards
1
Q
What three components does an emotion consist of?
A
Cognition, feeling, readiness for action
2
Q
What is the James-Lange theory of emotion?
A
Emotions occur after arousal
3
Q
What is the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion?
A
Arousal and emotions occur simultaneously
4
Q
What is the Schacter-Singer theory of emotion?
A
It is our cognitive interpretation of arousal that leads to emotion
5
Q
What brain area is strongly associated with fear?
A
Amygdala
6
Q
What brain area is strongly associated with disgust?
A
Insular cortex
7
Q
What brain area controls decision making?
A
Orbitofrontal cortex