4.2 - Theories of Emotion
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Practice Questions
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What does the James-Lange theory suggest about emotions?
💡 Hint: Think about how your body reacts to events.
In the Cannon-Bard theory, how do emotions and physiological responses relate?
💡 Hint: Remember that both happen at the same time!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What key concept does the James-Lange Theory emphasize?
💡 Hint: Focus on the bodily aspect of emotion.
True or False: The Cannon-Bard theory states that physiological responses occur after the emotional experience.
💡 Hint: Think about how they relate to each other.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how a traumatic event could affect the interplay between physiological responses and emotional labeling as proposed by the Schachter-Singer theory.
💡 Hint: Consider how context can override pure physical responses.
Analyze how the Lazarus cognitive appraisal theory could give insight into stress management techniques during an exam.
💡 Hint: Think about how changing thoughts leads to different emotional states.
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