Psychology Theories of Emotion Quiz

According to the James-Lange theory, what comes first: physiological arousal or the experience of emotion?

• Experience of emotion comes first

• They occur simultaneously

• There is no relationship between physiological arousal and emotion

• Physiological arousal

Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously and independently?

• Two-factor theory

• James-Lange theory

• Cannon-Bard theory

• Facial feedback theory

The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that emotional and physiological responses occur simultaneously, but which part of the brain is responsible for this?

• Hippocampus

• Frontal lobe

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

According to the Schachter-Singer theory, what two factors are necessary in order to experience an emotion?

• Mental fatigue and sensory overload

• Physical exhaustion and emotional suppression

• Emotional expression and social interaction

• Physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation

What does the Lazarus theory emphasize in the experience of emotion?

• Innate instinctual response to a situation

• Physical reaction to a stimulus

• Emotional expression through body language

• Cognitive appraisal of a situation

According to the Zajonc theory, in what situations can emotions occur without conscious cognitive appraisal?

• Only in response to external stimuli that are consciously perceived

• After a thorough and deliberate cognitive evaluation

• When the individual is fully aware and conscious of the situation

• Mere exposure or automatic and immediate emotional response

Which theory of emotion suggests that cognitive appraisal is the first step in the emotional experience, followed by physiological and behavioral responses?

• Lazarus theory of emotion

• James-Lange theory of emotion

• Cannon-Bard theory of emotion

• Schachter-Singer theory of emotion

What is the main difference between the James-Lange theory and the Cannon-Bard theory?

• According to James-Lange theory, emotions are experienced before the physiological reactions, while Cannon-Bard theory states that physiological reactions precede the experience of emotions.

• Emotions are the result of physiological reactions in James-Lange theory, while they occur simultaneously in Cannon-Bard theory.

• James-Lange theory focuses on the role of neurotransmitters in emotions, while Cannon-Bard theory focuses on the role of hormones.

• Emotions are the result of cognitive appraisals in James-Lange theory, while they are the result of external stimuli in Cannon-Bard theory.

How does the Schachter-Singer theory differ from the Lazarus theory in explaining the experience of emotion?

• Cognitive interpretation and emotional expression vs. physiological arousal

• Emotional expression and cognitive appraisal vs. physiological arousal

• Physiological arousal and behavioral response vs. cognitive interpretation

• Physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation vs. cognitive appraisal

In what way does the Zajonc theory challenge the traditional views of emotion?

• Emotional responses can occur without conscious cognitive appraisal

• Emotional responses are only triggered by external stimuli

• Zajonc theory has no impact on traditional views of emotion

• Emotional responses are always a result of conscious cognitive appraisal