AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which theory of emotion states that a physiological reaction leads to the labeling of an emotion?
A
Cannon Bard
B
James Lange Theory
C
2 Factor
D
None of the above
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: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lazarus has been a pioneer in this field for the past 40 years; he argues that emotions have intentionality and that their significance and force are determined by our cognition. This then creates a judgement as to whether or not we can cope with the external event or situation, which forms an emotional reaction.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, the experience of an emotion is accompanied by physiological arousal. According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, our experience of an emotion is the result of the arousal that we experience.

Detailed explanation-5: -The James-Lange theory suggests that emotions are the result of physical changes in the body. According to James and Lange, our body’s responses to an emotional event-such as a racing heart rate or sweating, for example-are what make up our emotional experience.

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