Me 4.8a Emotion: Theories and Physiology of Emotion

Question 1

emotion

Answer 1

a response of the whole organism, involving
1) physiological arousal,
(2) expressive behaviours, and, most importantly,
(3) conscious experience resulting from one’s interpretations.

Question 2

Cannon-Bard theory

Answer 2

we experience emotions and physiological reactions such as sweating, trembling, and muscle tension simultaneously.

Question 2

James-Lange theory

Answer 2

a theory that states that emotions are caused by physiological reactions to external stimuli

Question 3

two-factor theory

Answer 3

emotions are the result of physiological arousal and a cognitive interpretation of that arousal, meaning we experience an emotion when we both feel physically aroused and label that arousal.

Question 3

spillover effect

Answer 3

describes how experiences, emotions, or behaviours in one area of a person’s life can influence or “spill over” into other areas, either positively or negatively.

Question 4

Cognitive appraisal

Answer 4

the personal interpretation of a situation that ultimately influences the extent to which the situation is perceived as stressful.