"I Think I'm Afraid; Therefore, I Am Afraid

question 116

Multiple Choice

"I think I'm afraid; therefore, I am afraid." Which theory of emotion is characterized by this statement?

• A) the James-Lange theory
• B) activation theory
• C) cognitive arousal theory (two-factor theory)
• D) the Cannon-Bard theory

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Definitions:

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Prefrontal Lobotomy

A surgical procedure once used to treat mental disorders, involving the removal or severing of connections in the brain's prefrontal lobe.

Graduated Exposure

A therapeutic technique used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders, involving gradual exposure to the feared object or context without any danger, to help overcome the fear.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation, combined with relaxation exercises.