AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the James-Lange theory, the conscious experience of emotion ____ physiological arousal; according to the Cannon-Bard theory, the conscious experience of emotion ____ physiological arousal.
A
precedes; follows
B
coincides with; precedes
C
follows; coincides with
D
follows; precedes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The James–Lange theory proposes that emotional stimuli first induce peripheral physiological variations, which occur without consciousness of affect. These bodily responses are further interpreted by the brain to produce the feeling state of an emotion (Critchley, 2009).

Detailed explanation-2: -According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, you will experience feelings of fear and physical reaction at the same time.

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

Detailed explanation-4: -The James-Lange theory asserts that emotions arise as a function of physiological arousal. The Cannon-Bard theory maintains that emotional experience occurs simultaneous to and independent of physiological arousal.

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