Which of the following theories of emotion defines emotion as a pattern of physiological respons

Which of the following theories of emotion defines emotion...

Key Concepts

James-Lange Theory of Emotion

This theory posits that emotions are primarily the result of physiological changes in the body. According to this perspective, distinct patterns of bodily responses such as changes in heart rate, muscle tension, or hormonal shifts precede and shape the subjective experience of emotion.

Physiological Basis of Emotion

This concept underscores the idea that emotional experiences are deeply tied to the body's automatic responses to stimuli. It emphasizes that the physical reactions triggered by an event, such as increased heart rate or sweating, are fundamental in forming and classifying different emotional states.

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00:11 Okay, so we have to determine which theory of emotion causes two people to potentially have different emotional reactions to the same event.

00:23 So let's examine the four theories that we have.

00:27 So first we have the james lange theory of emotion.

00:31 And in this theory, you are presented with an event.

00:33 So let's say your event is that you have an exam tomorrow.

00:40 And the james lange theory states that in response, this exam, you experience a physiological response.

00:47 So let's say that is a heart rate increase.

00:50 Heart rate goes up and then other things like sweating.

00:58 Those are your physiological responses.

01:01 So james, the james lange theory says in response to that physiological response, your interpretation of that physiological response gives you your emotion.

01:11 So let's say my emotion in response to the event of exam because of the heart rate increase in the sweating is fear and worry.

01:25 So that's one theory.

01:30 The canon bard theory, however, states that you are presented with an event such as an exam, but this time your emotion is not in response to your physiological response, but happens simultaneously.

01:42 So when you have an event, you simultaneously experience those, that heart rate increase, that physiological response, you know, heart rate increased sweating again.

01:55 But at the same time, instead of in response, you experience your emotion.

02:00 So that is your canon bard theory.

02:06 The cognitive mediational theory is our third theory.

02:10 This one states that you start with an event.

02:14 So again, an exam tomorrow.

02:16 And you don't have necessarily a physiological response right away.

02:20 But you perform a cognitive appraisal.

02:23 So cognitive appraisal means what are your thoughts in response to this stimulus, this event? so let's say in this case, my cognitive appraisal is, oh no, i am unprepared.

02:36 My thought process is in response to this exam, i am unprepared.

02:41 So this one is interesting because not everyone will have the same cognitive appraisal.

02:46 If i'm personally unprepared, but let's say another friend of mine, sally, has been studying has been preparing, her cognitive appraisal might be, oh, i'll be fine, i am prepared, something like that.

02:59 And then in response to that cognitive appraisal, you experience a physiological response, like we said before, heart rate increase.

03:09 If, let's say, again, if let's say my cognitive appraisal is i'm unprepared, my heart rate increases, i start to sweat, and i experience my emotion of fear and worry in response to that cognitive appraisal rather than just the stimulus itself.

03:27 And lastly, you have the two -factor theory...

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