Asked by
Kayla Petry
on Dec 23, 2024
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You are on your way to school to take a big exam. Suddenly,on noticing that your pulse is racing and that you are sweating,you feel nervous. With which theory of emotion is this experience most consistent?
A) Cannon-Bard theory
B) James-Lange theory
C) two-factor theory
D) Schachter-Singer theory
James-Lange Theory
A theory of emotion suggesting that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion, meaning our feelings result from our body's reactions.
Cannon-Bard Theory
A psychological theory proposing that emotional feelings and physiological responses to stimuli occur simultaneously and independently.
Two-factor Theory
A concept in psychology that proposes emotions are based on a combination of physical arousal and a cognitive label.
- Gaining insight into the association between physical arousal, cognitive interpretation, and emotional perception.
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Learning Objectives
- Gaining insight into the association between physical arousal, cognitive interpretation, and emotional perception.