AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which theory suggests that you would not experience intense anger unless you were first aware of your racing heart or other symptoms of physiological arousal?
A
the relative deprivation theory
B
the James-Lange theory
C
the adaptation-level theory
D
the Cannon-Bard theory
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 James-Lange theory of emotion would argue that these physiological reactions are characteristic of anger. Thus, the person experiencing these symptoms may feel angry as a direct response to these reactions, and behave accordingly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which theory suggests that you would NOT experience intense anger unless you first noticed your racing heart (or other symptoms of physiological arousal)? TWO-FACTOR THEORY.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -The Cannon-Bard theory of emotion states that stimulating events trigger feelings and physical reactions that occur at the same time. For example, seeing a snake might prompt both the feeling of fear (an emotional response) and a racing heartbeat (a physical reaction).

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