AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which theory of emotion states that both the physical arousal and the labeling of that arousal based on cues from the environment must occur before the emotion is experienced?

A	James-Lange theory
B	Cannon-Bard theory
C	Schachter and Singer 2 Factor theory
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the Schachter-Singer theory of emotion, in order to feel an emotion, a person must both feel a physiological arousal and label the arousal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that emotions and arousal occur at the same time.

Detailed explanation-3: -The two-factor theory of emotion focuses on the interaction between physical arousal and how we cognitively label that arousal. In other words, simply feeling arousal is not enough; we also must identify the arousal in order to feel the emotion.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Schachter-Singer two-factor theory of emotion is another variation on theories of emotions that takes into account both physiological arousal and the emotional experience. According to this theory, emotions are composed of two factors: physiological and cognitive.

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