Which Theory of Emotion Emphasizes the Role of the Thalamus

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which theory of emotion emphasizes the role of the thalamus?

• A) Cannon-Bard theory of emotion
• B) Somatic marker theory of emotion
• C) Two-factor theory of emotion
• D) James-Lange theory of emotion

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Definitions:

Action Potential

A rapid rise and subsequent fall in membrane potential across a cellular membrane, crucial for the propagation of electrical signals in nerve and muscle cells.

Local Potentials

Electrical changes in neurons that are confined to a small region, serving as the initial response to stimuli, potentially leading to action potentials.

Membrane Potential

The voltage difference across a cell's plasma membrane due to the differential distribution of ions.

Hyperpolarized

Hyperpolarized refers to a state where a cell's membrane potential is more negative than its normal resting potential, often making the cell less active.