AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a theory of emotion?
A
Opponent-process theory
B
Theory of cognitive appraisal
C
James-Lange theory
D
Homeostasis theory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that physical changes in the body happen first, which then leads to the experience of emotion. Essentially, emotions stem from your interpretation of your physical sensations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, we can conclude that Sensory is not an element of emotion, rather it refers to the use of senses to understand the physical world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Different theories exist regarding how and why people experience emotion. These include evolutionary theories, the James-Lange theory, the Cannon-Bard theory, Schacter and Singer’s two-factor theory, and cognitive appraisal.

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