Question 1

Which of the following theories of emotion would explain that the feelings occur after the bodily arousal, that is, you see a bear, you run, are aroused, and, lastly, you feel fear?
A)James-Lange theory
B)Cannon-Bard theory
C)Schachter's cognitive theory
D)the common sense theory

Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory proposes that emotions are the result of bodily reactions to external stimuli. In other words, the bodily arousal occurs first, and then the emotion is experienced. For example, in the scenario provided, the sight of the bear would trigger a physical response (e.g., increased heart rate, sweating), which would then lead to the experience of fear.

Question 2

Cindy saw the starving kitten; she felt sad; and then tears came to her eyes as she rescued the little kitten.This sequence of events fits which theory of emotion?
A)James-Lange theory
B)Cannon-Bard theory
C)Schachter's cognitive theory
D)the common sense theory

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cindy saw the starving kitten; she felt...

Question 3

Which theory of emotion holds the view that bodily changes PRECEDE emotion and that we experience an emotion only AFTER our body reacts?
A)the common sense approach
B)the Cannon-Bard theory
C)attribution theory
D)the James-Lange theory

Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory of emotion holds the view that bodily changes precede emotion and that we experience an emotion only after our body reacts. This means that we feel an emotion because of the specific bodily response that accompanies it.

Question 4

You are walking down a deserted alley late at night, and you hear a sudden noise to your left.The noise activates your thalamus, which in turn alerts both the cortex and the hypothalamus for action.Thus, your body is aroused for flight at the same time you experience the emotion of fear.This set of events is best described by which theory of emotion?
A)the common sense theory
B)the James-Lange theory
C)attribution theory
D)the Cannon-Bard theory

Accepted Answer

The description best fits the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, which proposes that emotional and physiological responses occur simultaneously and independently in response to a stimulus. In this case, the noise triggers both the physiological arousal and emotional experience of fear simultaneously. The other theories do not account for this simultaneous process.

Question 5

After night class, you are walking back to your car when you catch a glimpse of someone running up behind you.You quickly turn and brace for a possible attack, but the student runs on by.It is only after you reacted to the possible attack that you realized that you felt afraid.Reacting before experiencing the feeling is BEST explained by which theory of emotion?
A)attribution theory
B)Schachter's cognitive theory
C)Cannon-Bard theory
D)James-Lange theory

Accepted Answer

James-Lange theory proposes that our physiological response (such as increased heart rate) occurs before we experience the emotion (such as fear). In this scenario, the individual reacted with a physical response (bracing for possible attack) before experiencing the feeling of fear, which aligns with the James-Lange theory.

Question 6

Which theory of emotion explains that emotions occur when physical arousal is labeled or interpreted on the basis of experience and situational cues?
A)common sense theory
B)Cannon-Bard theory
C)James-Lange theory
D)Schachter's cognitive theory

Accepted Answer

Schachter's cognitive theory proposes that emotions occur when physical arousal is labeled or interpreted on the basis of experience and situational cues. It is also known as two-factor theory, emphasizing the role of cognitive interpretation in emotional experience.

Question 7

You are walking down a deserted alley late at night; and you hear a sudden noise to your left.Your sympathetic nervous system prepares your body for fight or flight, and you experience fear.Just before you turn to run, however, you see a cat race away from the trash can he was digging in."Oh, that was the noise," you think.Instead of experiencing fear, you laugh wildly at what you had imagined was coming after you in the alley.This set of events is best described by which theory of emotion?
A)the common sense theory
B)the James-Lange theory
C)Schachter's cognitive theory
D)the Cannon-Bard theory

Accepted Answer

Schachter's cognitive theory emphasizes the role of cognitive appraisal in determining the type of emotional response one experiences. In this scenario, the initial physiological arousal (fear response to the noise) is reinterpreted (as amusement) once the source of the noise is identified as harmless (a cat), illustrating how our understanding and labeling of an event can alter our emotional experience.

Question 8

Regarding Schachter's cognitive theory, we likely choose the appropriate label through a process of _____, by deciding which source is leading to the arousal.
A)attribution
B)negation
C)aversion
D)homeostasis

Accepted Answer

Schachter's cognitive theory proposes that our emotion labels are based on our interpretation of both physiological arousal and the surrounding situational cues. This process of interpreting and assigning meaning is referred to as attribution. We use our knowledge of the situation to determine the source or cause of the arousal and assign a corresponding emotion label.

Question 9

Which theory holds that we are afraid because we run, or are angry because we strike?
A)attribution
B)James-Lange
C)Cannon-Bard
D)cognitive

Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory proposes that our subjective emotional experience is a result of physiological changes and bodily responses that occur as a response to a stimuli. For example, we run away from a potential threat and feel afraid because of the physical sensations in our body, rather than feeling afraid and then running away. Similarly, we strike out in anger and then experience the emotional feeling of anger as a result of the bodily response.

Question 10

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,
A)the subcortical-medial nucleus basilis plays a central role in producing emotions.
B)the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion.
C)activity in the hypothalamus and cortex proceeds simultaneously to produce emotion.
D)the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work in concert.

Accepted Answer

The Cannon-Bard theory suggests that activity in the hypothalamus and cortex occurs simultaneously, leading to the experience of emotion. This means that both the physiological response and the conscious emotional experience occur at the same time, rather than one causing the other. The theory does not mention the subcortical-medial nucleus basilis, the cerebellum, or the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Question 11

According to Schachter's theory of emotion, the specific emotion that an aroused person experiences depends on the
A)generation of activity in the cortex simultaneously with physiological arousal.
B)specific pattern of physiological arousal.
C)person's temperament.
D)cognitive factors present during physiological arousal.

Accepted Answer

According to Schachter's theory of emotion, the specific emotion experienced by an aroused person depends on cognitive factors present during physiological arousal. This theory suggests that physiological arousal alone is not enough to generate an emotion; it requires a cognitive interpretation of the situation to determine which emotion is experienced.

Question 12

You almost strike a child chasing a ball across the street on your way home from work.According to _____, you will see the child, react, experience bodily arousal, and then recognize your emotional state of fear.
A)James-Lange
B)Cannon-Bard
C)Schachter
D)Valins

Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory proposes that emotions arise from experiencing physiological reactions to environmental stimuli first, and then recognizing and labeling the emotion that results from those reactions. In this scenario, the individual would see the child, experience bodily arousal (such as an increased heart rate and sweating), and then recognize their emotional state of fear.

Question 13

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,
A)the thalamus plays a central role in producing emotions.
B)the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion.
C)activity in the occipital and parietal lobes happens simultaneously to produce emotion.
D)the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work in concert.

Accepted Answer

According to the Cannon-Bard theory, emotions are produced by the thalamus, which receives sensory information and simultaneously sends signals to the cortex (for conscious experience of the emotion) and the autonomic nervous system (for bodily responses to the emotion). Thus, choice A accurately describes the theory's view on the thalamus's role in producing emotions.

Question 14

You are walking down a deserted alley in a high-crime area, and you hear a sudden noise to your left.You run wildly to your right for six blocks, and then you experience a huge rush of fear.This set of events is best described by which theory of emotion?
A)the James-Lange theory
B)the common sense theory
C)cognitive theory
D)the Cannon-Bard theory

Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory suggests that physiological arousal occurs first, followed by the emotional experience. In this scenario, the running (physiological response) occurs before the rush of fear (emotion).

Question 15

You and your mother are riding one of the fastest roller coasters in the country.Your interpretation of your adrenaline rush is delight, while your mother interprets her adrenaline rush as fear.Your different interpretations illustrate which theory of emotion?
A)the common sense theory
B)the James-Lange theory
C)Schachter's cognitive theory
D)the Cannon-Bard theory

Accepted Answer

Schachter's cognitive theory proposes that physiological arousal is followed by a cognitive interpretation that leads to the corresponding emotion. In this scenario, both you and your mother experienced the same physiological arousal (adrenaline rush), but interpreted it differently based on subjective cognitive evaluations. This aligns with Schachter's theory, which suggests that emotions are the product of both physiological arousal and a cognitive interpretation.

Question 16

The cognitive theory of emotion emphasizes
A)the combined effects of physical arousal and emotional labels.
B)the role of the thalamus in coordinating emotion.
C)that emotions are primarily subjective feelings.
D)the role of feedback to the parasympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The cognitive theory of emotion suggests that emotions are created through the interpretation of physical arousal and adding a label to it. This means that physical arousal alone is not enough for an emotional response, but the individual must also attach a meaning or label to the physical sensations they are experiencing.

Question 17

Which theory of emotion would explain that if you see a bear, your brain activity will simultaneously produce bodily arousal, running, and the feeling called fear?
A)attribution theory
B)Schachter's cognitive theory
C)Cannon-Bard theory
D)James-Lange theory

Accepted Answer

The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that an emotion-provoking event leads simultaneously to both an emotion and bodily reactions. In the example given, seeing a bear would trigger the emotion of fear as well as bodily reactions such as increased heart rate and running, all being produced simultaneously in response to the event.

Question 18

Which theory claims that emotions are organized in the brain and that emotional feelings and bodily expressions occur simultaneously?
A)the common sense theory
B)the Cannon-Bard theory
C)attribution theory
D)the James-Lange theory

Accepted Answer

The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that emotions are organized in the brain and that emotional feelings and bodily expressions occur simultaneously. It suggests that stimuli elicit both physiological responses and emotional experiences at the same time. This is different from the James-Lange theory, which proposes that physiological responses precede emotional experiences. The common sense theory suggests that emotions result from people's interpretations of physiological responses rather than physiological responses themselves. Attribution theory focuses on how people interpret and explain their own and others' emotions.

Question 19

When Nicole's car skidded out of control on the slippery highway, she experienced physiological arousal, reacted, and felt fear simultaneously.This illustrates the _____ theory of emotion.
A)attribution
B)Cannon-Bard
C)James-Lange
D)Schachter's cognitive

Accepted Answer

According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously and independent of one another. In the example given, Nicole experiences arousal and fear at the same time. The James-Lange theory, on the other hand, suggests that bodily responses come before the emotional experience. Schachter's cognitive theory proposes that both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of the situation are needed to experience an emotion. Attribution theory is concerned with how people explain the causes of behavior and events.

Question 20

Schachter's cognitive theory emphasizes the influence of _____ on emotion.
A)labeling and interpretation
B)parasympathetic arousal
C)learned helplessness
D)personality factors

Accepted Answer

Schachter's cognitive theory emphasizes the importance of labeling and interpretation in influencing emotions. According to this theory, emotions are the result of a combination of physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of the situation. The labels or interpretations that individuals give to their physiological arousal can significantly impact what emotion is experienced.

Quiz 10: Extension C: Motivation and Emotion

Which of the following theories of emotion would explain that the feelings occur after the bodily arousal, that is, you see a bear, you run, are aroused, and, lastly, you feel fear?

Cindy saw the starving kitten; she felt sad; and then tears came to her eyes as she rescued the little kitten.This sequence of events fits which theory of emotion?

Which theory of emotion holds the view that bodily changes PRECEDE emotion and that we experience an emotion only AFTER our body reacts?

Which theory of emotion explains that emotions occur when physical arousal is labeled or interpreted on the basis of experience and situational cues?

Regarding Schachter's cognitive theory, we likely choose the appropriate label through a process of _____, by deciding which source is leading to the arousal.

Which theory holds that we are afraid because we run, or are angry because we strike?

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,

According to Schachter's theory of emotion, the specific emotion that an aroused person experiences depends on the

You almost strike a child chasing a ball across the street on your way home from work.According to _____, you will see the child, react, experience bodily arousal, and then recognize your emotional state of fear.

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,

You are walking down a deserted alley in a high-crime area, and you hear a sudden noise to your left.You run wildly to your right for six blocks, and then you experience a huge rush of fear.This set of events is best described by which theory of emotion?

You and your mother are riding one of the fastest roller coasters in the country.Your interpretation of your adrenaline rush is delight, while your mother interprets her adrenaline rush as fear.Your different interpretations illustrate which theory of emotion?

The cognitive theory of emotion emphasizes

Which theory of emotion would explain that if you see a bear, your brain activity will simultaneously produce bodily arousal, running, and the feeling called fear?

Which theory claims that emotions are organized in the brain and that emotional feelings and bodily expressions occur simultaneously?

When Nicole's car skidded out of control on the slippery highway, she experienced physiological arousal, reacted, and felt fear simultaneously.This illustrates the _____ theory of emotion.

Schachter's cognitive theory emphasizes the influence of _____ on emotion.