AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

THEORIES AND PHYSIOLOGY OF EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When the scientist electrically stimulated one area of a monkey’s brain, the monkey became enraged. When another electrode was activated, the monkey cowered in fear. The electrodes were most likely implanted in the:
A
pituitary gland.
B
adrenal glands.
C
limbic system.
D
right hemisphere.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When the scientist electrically stimulated one area of a monkey’s brain, the monkey became enraged. When another electrode was activated, the monkey cowered in fear. The electrodes were most likely implanted in the: A) pituitary gland.

Detailed explanation-2: -The James-Lange theory of emotion postulates that emotions occur as a result of physical responses to events (physiological responses to stimuli directly cause subjective feelings).

Detailed explanation-3: -According to appraisal theories of emotion, thinking must occur first before experiencing emotion. Richard Lazarus was a pioneer in this area of emotion, and this theory is often referred to as the Lazarus theory of emotion.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Cannon-Bard theory of emotion states that: The conscious experience of an emotion occurs at the same time as the body’s physical reaction. Which theory of emotion implies that every emotion is associated with a unique physiological reaction?

Detailed explanation-5: -Amygdala. The amygdala is an almond-shaped structure, located right next to the hippocampus. The main function of the amygdala is in emotional responses, including feelings of happiness, fear, anger, and anxiety.

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