Psych Emotional Theories

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James Lange Theory

arousal before emotion
(ex: heart pounding → “i’m scared!”)

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Cannon-Bard Theory

arousal = simultaneous w emotions

(heart pounds as i’m scared)

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Schachter-Singer 2-Factor Theory

physical arousal + cognitive appraisal (assessment) = emotions

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Zajonc and LeDoux Theory

emotional reactions apart from/before interpretation
(high road=more complex, low road=simple likes/dislikes)

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Lazarus Theory

emotions arise from our appraisal of a situation as either harmless/dangerous

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Conscious Thinking

Lazarus, Schachter-Singer

(Complex feelings & interpretations)

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Unconscious Thinking

James-Lange, Cannon-Bard

(simple reactions, likes/dislikes, fears)

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