Theories and Emotion

James-Lange vs. Cannon-Bard

• James-Lange Theory

o we feel emotion because of

____________________ caused

by stress

• Cannon-Bard Theory

o the ____________________ and the ____________________ of the

emotional state occur simultaneously

o the ___________________ sends signals to our cortex and

autonomous nervous system about environment

Two-Factor Theory
• Both our ______________________ and _______________________ (mental

interpretations) combine to cause emotional responses

• People who are physiologically aroused experience ___________

intense emotions
Stress
Stressors

Stress reactions

Measuring Stress
• social readjustment rating scale

o measures stress using LCU’s

o any major life change _________________ the score

o people who score high are more likely to have stress related

________________
Seyle’s General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
Describes the __________________ animals and humans have to a stressful
event

the organism ____________ itself to meet the challenge

by activating the sympathetic nervous system
alarm reaction

body remains _________________ ready

hormones released to _____________ readiness

resistance if in this state for too long, the body will be ____________
of resources

_________________________________ returns our body to

normal

more _______________ to disease

exhaustion
Perceived Control
• Control over events ______________ stress

• A perceived lack of control makes events ____________ stressful