The Schachter-Singer Theory States That You Experience Emotion

question 202

Multiple Choice

The Schachter-Singer theory states that you experience emotion:

• A) by simultaneously becoming aware of bodily changes and feelings.
• B) by first noticing bodily changes and then interpreting them as particular feelings.
• C) as a product of two factors, your bodily reaction and your label for it.
• D) as a result of your thoughts about a specific stimulus or event.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including motivation, pleasure, cognition, memory, learning, and fine motor control.

Neurogenesis

The process of generating new neurons in the brain, which continues in certain brain regions throughout adulthood in humans.

Brain-derived Neurotropic Factor

A protein in the brain and peripheral nervous system that supports the survival of existing neurons and encourages the growth and differentiation of new neurons and synapses.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors, often used to treat a wide range of disorders.