AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the Cannon-Bard theory, the experience of an emotion
A
depends on the intensity of physiological arousal
B
occurs simultaneously with physiological arousal
C
can occur only after physiological arousal
D
precedes physiological arousal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, the experience of an emotion is accompanied by physiological arousal. Thus, according to this model of emotion, as we become aware of danger, our heart rate also increases.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Cannon-Bard theory states that the lower part of the brain, also called the thalamus, controls your experience of emotion. At the same time, the higher part of the brain, also called the cortex, controls the expression of emotion. It is believed that these two parts of the brain react simultaneously.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Cannon–Bard theory of emotion argues that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously but independently.

Detailed explanation-4: -The two-factor theory of emotion states that emotion is based on two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive label. The theory was created by researchers Stanley Schachter and Jerome E. Singer.

There is 1 question to complete.