Theories of Emotion

Elicitors

Stimuli that triggers an emotional response

Arousal Comes Before Emotion

Suggests that emotions follow bodily arousal

Facial-Feedback Hypothesis

Suggests that facial expressions influence emotions

Arousal and Emotion Occur Simultaneously

Arousal and emotion occur independently

Arousal and Cognitive Label

Emotion is the result of physiological arousal and a cognitive label

Broaden-and-Build Theory

Positive emotions help us think more openly and to try new things

Universal Emotions

Idea that certain emotional expressions are expressed the same across different cultures

Display Rules

Cultural norms that dictate when and how we should express emotions