Theories of emotion explained Flashcards
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James Lange Theory
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emotion is caused by physiological responses to a stressor
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Cannon-Bard theory
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you respond emotionally to a stressor at the same time the physiological changes in your body happen
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Schachter singer theory
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after responding to a stressor, you appraise the threat at the same time as changes happen in your body which leads you to feel the emotion - emotion is formed from physiological arousal and cognitive label
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Lazarus theory
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after being exposed to a stressor, you appraise the threat, then you feel the emotions, then you have a body response
human respond to experiences cognitvely first, emotionally second, physically last
