Theories of Emotion and Physiological Responses Quiz

Test your knowledge on emotion theories and physiological responses with these questions on affective neuroscience. Explore James-Lange, two-factor, and other theories.

#1

According to the James-Lange theory, what comes first in the sequence of emotion?

Physiological arousal
Emotional experience
Cognitive appraisal
Behavioral response
#2

Which of the following is NOT a component of the autonomic nervous system?

Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
Enteric nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
#3

Which facial expression is universally recognized as a sign of happiness?

Furrowed brows
Raised eyebrows
Smile
Pursed lips
#4

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

James-Lange theory
Cannon-Bard theory
Schachter-Singer two-factor theory
Facial feedback hypothesis
#5

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with feelings of pleasure and reward, and plays a role in emotion regulation?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
Acetylcholine
#6

Which brain structure is primarily responsible for processing and regulating emotions, including fear and aggression?

Hippocampus
Amygdala
Hypothalamus
Cerebellum
#7

According to the Schachter-Singer two-factor theory, what determines the specific emotion experienced?

Physiological arousal
Cognitive appraisal
Behavioral response
Social context
#8

Which of the following is a primary physiological response associated with the 'fight or flight' response?

Decreased heart rate
Constriction of blood vessels
Dilation of pupils
Decreased respiration rate
#9

What is the name of the theory that suggests that facial expressions can influence emotions, proposing that changes in facial muscles can trigger corresponding emotional experiences?

James-Lange theory
Facial feedback hypothesis
Cannon-Bard theory
Schachter-Singer two-factor theory
#10

Which area of the brain is primarily associated with the regulation of body temperature, hunger, and thirst, and also plays a role in emotion and motivation?

Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Cerebellum
Pons
#11

Which of the following is NOT considered a basic emotion according to Paul Ekman's theory?

Anger
Disgust
Envy
Sadness
#12

According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, how does the brain process emotion?

Through feedback from facial expressions
Through cognitive appraisal of the situation
Through simultaneous activation of the thalamus and cortex
Through sequential activation of the hypothalamus and amygdala
#13

Which theory of emotion suggests that emotions are the result of cognitive appraisal of a situation followed by physiological arousal?

James-Lange theory
Cannon-Bard theory
Schachter-Singer two-factor theory
Lazarus's cognitive-mediational theory
#14

Which theory of emotion suggests that both physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal occur simultaneously and independently, leading to the experience of emotion?

James-Lange theory
Cannon-Bard theory
Schachter-Singer two-factor theory
Lazarus's cognitive-mediational theory

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