Exploring Theories of Emotion
11th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast major theories of emotion.
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The James-Lange theory of emotion states that emotions occur as a result of a physiological reaction to an event, such as recognizing disgust after your stomach turns.
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The Cannon-Bard theory suggests that emotional and physical reactions occur simultaneously, with the thalamus sending messages to the brain to trigger these responses.
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The Schachter-Singer two-factor theory proposes that physiological arousal occurs first, followed by cognitive analysis and labeling to determine the appropriate emotion.
