Theories of Emotion

Question 1

James-Lange Theory

Answer 1

physiological reaction will be followed by cognitive aspect. Suggests emotional experience is result of physiological and behavioral actions p. 106

Question 2

Cannon-Bard Theory

Answer 2

physiological and cognitive occur simultaneously and independently

Question 3

What is a limit to cannon-bard theory

Answer 3

struggles to explain phenomena in which the behavioral response influences the physical and cognitive aspects of emotion. Ex: Smile leads to increased happiness. p. 107

Question 4

Schachter-Singer Theory

Answer 4

physiological response leads to conscious cognitive interpretation to label emotion and behavioral response separately

Question 5

Yerkes-Dodson Law

Answer 5

People perform best when moderately aroused

Question 6

Appraisal

Answer 6

most important for determining the stressful nature of an event. Also how it is interpreted by individual