AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

THEORIES AND PHYSIOLOGY OF EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One of Pavlov’s dogs has broken free, he is extremely angry and seeks his revenge against “the evil” Ivan. As Ivan runs from the dog he feels his heart race and experiences the emotion of fear at the same time.
A
James-Lange
B
Cannon-Bard
C
Schacter-Singer
D
None of the above
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: -Explanation: The Schachter-Singer Theory, also known as the Two-Factor Theory, is a cognitive theory of emotion. It states that physiological arousal occurs, and then one must appraise the reason for that arousal and assign an emotion to it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cognitive assessment of physiological arousal. Is often referred to as the two-factor model of emotion. States that assessment of emotions may take too long in emergency situation, therefore violates he two-factor theory.

Detailed explanation-4: -The facial feedback hypothesis proposes that your facial expression can actually affect your emotional experience (Adelman & Zajonc, 1989; Boiger & Mesquita, 2012; Buck, 1980; Capella, 1993; Soussignan, 2001; Strack, Martin, & Stepper, 1988).

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