PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THEORY OF EMOTION

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

Which of the following, according to Lazarus’s model of emotional processing, would NOT be included in the system-1, “low road?"

A	Prefrontal Cortex
B	Thalamus
C	Amygdala
D	Sites of Sensory Transduction

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Lazarus Theory states that a thought must come before any emotion or physiological arousal. In other words, you must first think about your situation before you can experience an emotion.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. For example, your heart beating wildly would lead you to realize that you are afraid.

Detailed explanation-3: -Psychodynamic theory Psychoanalytic theories explain human behavior in terms of the interaction of various components of personality.

Detailed explanation-4: -Figure 11.4 Three Theories of Emotion. The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that emotions and arousal occur at the same time. The James-Lange theory proposes the emotion is the result of arousal. Schachter and Singer’s two-factor model proposes that arousal and cognition combine to create emotion.

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