Which Theory of Emotion Is Supported by Evidence About the Rapid-Response

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which theory of emotion is supported by evidence about the rapid-response pathway from the thalamus to the amygdala that triggers autonomic arousal before cortical areas receive input

• A) facial-feedback theory
• B) James-Lange theory 
• C) Cannon-Bard theory
• D) common sense theory

---

Definitions:

Pillow Basalts

Pillow basalts are bulbous, spherical lava formations created when lava erupts underwater or flows into water, rapidly cooling and solidifying.

Composite Volcano

A type of volcano formed by the eruption of viscous lava along with ash and rock, characterized by steep profiles and periodic, explosive eruptions.

Scoria Cone

A small, steep volcanic cone formed from fragments of lava ejected during explosive volcanic eruptions.

Composite Volcanoes

Volcanoes characterized by explosive eruptions and composed of alternating layers of lava flows and pyroclastic materials.