Theories Flashcards
What does the Singer-Schachter theory of emotion emphasize?
The importance of cognitive appraisal in the experience of emotion.
True or False: According to the James-Lange theory, emotions are a result of physiological reactions.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ theory posits that physiological arousal occurs simultaneously with emotional experience.
Cannon-Bard
What is the core idea of the Lazarus theory of emotion?
Emotions are determined by how we appraise or interpret a situation.
Which theory suggests that we label our physiological responses to determine our emotions?
Singer-Schachter theory
What is the sequence of events in the James-Lange theory?
Stimulus -> Physiological response -> Emotion.
True or False: Attributional theory focuses on how individuals interpret the causes of their emotions.
True
Which theory suggests that emotions and physiological responses occur independently?
Cannon-Bard theory
What role does cognitive appraisal play in the Lazarus theory?
It is crucial for determining the emotional response.
In the James-Lange theory, what comes first: the emotion or the physical reaction?
The physical reaction.
Fill in the blank: According to the __________ theory, emotions are influenced by our interpretations of events.
Attributional
What are the two components of the Singer-Schachter theory?
Physiological arousal and cognitive labeling.
True or False: The Cannon-Bard theory supports the idea that emotions can occur without physiological changes.
True
What is the main focus of attributional theory in emotion?
How individuals assign causes to their emotional experiences.
Which theory posits that emotions arise from a specific physiological response to an event?
James-Lange theory
What is a key difference between the Cannon-Bard and James-Lange theories?
Cannon-Bard suggests simultaneous occurrence of emotion and arousal, while James-Lange suggests arousal precedes emotion.
Fill in the blank: The __________ theory suggests that emotions are derived from environmental cues and physiological states.
Singer-Schachter
What type of responses does the Lazarus theory emphasize as primary in emotional experience?
Cognitive appraisals.
True or False: The James-Lange theory has been widely supported by empirical research.
False
What is the role of physiological arousal in the Singer-Schachter theory?
It provides a basis for the emotional experience but requires cognitive labeling to identify the emotion.
How does the Cannon-Bard theory explain the experience of fear?
Fear is experienced simultaneously with the physiological response of increased heart rate.
Which theory suggests that emotions can be influenced by how we explain our experiences?
Attributional theory
Fill in the blank: According to the __________ theory, emotional experiences can differ based on the interpretation of the same physiological state.
Singer-Schachter
What is a common criticism of the James-Lange theory?
It oversimplifies the relationship between physiological responses and emotional experiences.
