Emotions and Theories of Emotion

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Which theory suggests that the brain generates direct experiences of emotion?

  • Cognitive - Schachter-Singer
  • Lazarus
  • James-Lange peripheral
  • Cannon - central (correct)

In the James-Lange theory, what physical response is associated with anger?

  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Increased blood flow to the hands (correct)
  • Heightened sweating
  • Decreased blood flow to the hands

What role does the amygdala play in emotional experiences?

  • It is responsible for cognitive appraisals only.
  • It generates transitory positive or negative experiences.
  • It exclusively coordinates physical responses.
  • It is central to emotion processing. (correct)

According to the Cognitive - Schachter-Singer theory, how are emotional experiences shaped?

<p>By cognitive interpretations of events and responses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Darwin argue regarding emotional expressions?

<p>They are biologically determined and universal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to William James' peripheral theory, what initiates the emotional experience?

<p>Activity in the peripheral nervous system triggers emotions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes social and cultural influences on emotional expression?

<p>Some emotional expressions are learned and vary by culture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes Cannon's central theory of emotion?

<p>Emotion experiences originate in the central nervous system. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept does the Schachter-Singer theory emphasize in the formation of emotions?

<p>Cognitive interpretations combined with physiological feedback create emotions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physiological reaction is commonly associated with fear in the James-Lange theory?

<p>Decreased blood flow to the extremities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key finding related to innate expressions of emotion?

<p>Infants show evidence of emotions through facial expressions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does attribution influence emotional experience according to the content?

<p>It helps in labeling emotions based on cognitive evaluations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion can be drawn about emotions based on the discussed theories?

<p>Emotions stem from a combination of physiological feedback and cognitive interpretation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the excitation transfer theory?

<p>Physiological arousal from one situation can amplify emotions in a different context. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in Lazarus' cognitive appraisal theory?

<p>Evaluating the relevance of an event to our wellbeing. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which response is activated in reaction to emotional stimuli through the sympathetic nervous system?

<p>Fight or flight. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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