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Theories of Emotion and Physiological Responses Quiz

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

Physiological arousal

Explanation

Physiological arousal precedes emotional experience.

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

Peripheral nervous system

Explanation

Peripheral nervous system is not part of the autonomic system.

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

Smile

Explanation

Smile is universally recognized as a sign of happiness.

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

Cannon-Bard theory

Explanation

Simultaneous activation of thalamus and cortex.

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

Dopamine

Explanation

Associated with pleasure, reward, and emotion regulation.

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

Amygdala

Explanation

Regulates emotions, fear, and aggression processing.

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

Cognitive appraisal

Explanation

Emotion determined by cognitive appraisal.

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

Dilation of pupils

Explanation

Pupil dilation is a key 'fight or flight' response.

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?

Facial feedback hypothesis

Explanation

Facial expressions influence emotional experiences.

#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?

Hypothalamus

Explanation

Regulates temperature, hunger, thirst, and emotions.

#11

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

Envy

Explanation

Envy is not considered a basic emotion by Ekman.

#12

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

Through simultaneous activation of the thalamus and cortex

Explanation

Thalamus and cortex activate simultaneously in processing emotion.

#13

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

Lazarus's cognitive-mediational theory

Explanation

Emotions result from cognitive appraisal and physiological arousal.

#14

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

Schachter-Singer two-factor theory

Explanation

Simultaneous and independent arousal and cognitive appraisal in Schachter-Singer theory.

Theories of Emotion and Physiological Responses Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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