PerDev Quiz/Review (Understanding Our Emotions I)

Which of the following is not a component of emotion?

• moral

• physical

• behavioral

• cognitive

Answer explanation

The three major components of emotions are the following: physical, cognitive and behavioral components.

Which theory of emotion suggests that a person experiences emotion as a result of becoming aware of his or her physical response to a situation?

• James-Lange Theory

• Cannon-Bard Theory

Answer explanation

The James-Lange Theory of Emotion proposed that a person evaluate the way he feels based on the physical sensation (e.g., increased heart rate). The physiological changes occur before the emotion is identified.

Which theory of emotion suggests that a person’s emotion and the physiological change to an emotional situation occur at about the same time?

• James-Lange Theory

• Cannon-Bard Theory

Answer explanation

The Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion proposed that emotions are created from independent and simultaneous stimulation of the cerebral cortex and the autonomic nervous system. The emotion, fear, for example, occurs at about the same time as the experience of the physiological changes. There is no causal relationship.

How does the autonomic nervous system (ANS) function in response to emotional stimulation?

• The sympathetic branch prepares for the ‘fight or flight’ response

• The combined action of the two subdivisions of ANS allows the amygdala to make appropriate response to emotional stimulation

Answer explanation

When a person is emotionally triggered, its sympathetic branch increases heart rate, respiration, among others, preparing for the “fight or flight” response. As soon as the person is relaxed and rested, the parasympathetic branch reverses the effects. The systems’ combined action allows the person to make an appropriate response to emotional stimulation.

Which of the following emotional stimulation/s can trigger the amygdala?

• fear

  anger

• joy

  love

Answer explanation

The amygdala plays a significant role in emotion. Part of the limbic system, the amygdala is the center of emotions like aggression and anger. Before any direct involvement of the cerebral cortex happens, fear initially activates the amygdala.

Which among the following situation/s, display/s Lazarus Theory of Emotion?

• You are alone at home, and the dogs are barking wildly outside. You think that it could be a burglar. So you feel afraid, and your heart pounds and you begin to tremble and perspire profusely.

• You are alone at home, and the dogs are barking wildly outside. Your heart pounds and you begin to tremble and perspire profusely. You interpret these physical responses as fear.

• You are alone at home, and the dogs are barking wildly outside. Your heart pounds, you begin to tremble and you feel afraid.

• You are alone at home, and the dogs are barking wildly outside. Your heart pounds and you begin to tremble and perspire profusely. You know that being alone at home and with the dogs barking wildly outside may be a sign of impending danger, so you feel frightened.

Answer explanation

The Lazarus Theory of emotion suggests that when a situation occurs, a cognitive evaluation is made, and followed by the emotion and physiological change.

Which theory explains the situation wherein a person identifies the emotion by observing the environment and comparing themselves with others?

• Schachter-Singer Theory

• Lazarus Theory

Answer explanation

The Schachter-Singer Theory of Emotion is a two-factor theory of emotion, with focus on the role of cognition, suggested that for emotion to happen, the person must first experience physiological change, and there must be a cognitive explanation for the change so that the person can describe it as a specific emotion. Also, they explained that people identify the emotion by observing the environment and comparing themselves with others.

A dog growls at MJ. His heart pounds rapidly. He runs fast away from the dog. Which part of the brain is primarily triggered to cause him to run?

• amygdala

• autonomic nervous system

Answer explanation

The amygdala plays a significant role in emotion. Part of the limbic system, the amygdala is the center of emotions like aggression and anger. Before any direct involvement of the cerebral cortex happens, fear initially activates the amygdala.

Jam is sweating and trembling. She just found out that she lost her cell phone and her bag was slashed. What can you infer about the emotions she is experiencing?

• Jam is frightened

• Pam is surprised

Answer explanation

Jam is experiencing a fearful emotional situation. Losing a personal item/gadget by slashing her bag normally generates fearful emotion.

Which among the components of emotion comes first in the overall experience of emotion?

• behavioral

• spiritual

Answer explanation

The first three options are the answers. All these three components appear to be interdependent. Multiple perspectives attempt to further explore the complexities of emotions.