Which Scenario Supports the Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which scenario supports the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion?

• A)Tony approaches his friend Juanita,who is walking her dog.As the dog begins to bark,Tony's heart races;he thinks about why this is the case,and realizes he has a crush on Juanita.
• B)Micah wakes up feeling glum.He forces himself to smile from ear-to-ear and laugh out loud,and then he begins to feel happy.
• C)Bethany feels very depressed about her recent breakup with her boyfriend.She slumps down on her couch and cries for an hour straight,and then she begins to feel better.
• D)Aaron relaxes in his hammock.Suddenly,he feels an earthquake,causing him to feel afraid;at the same time,his heart beats rapidly and his palms sweat.

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Definitions:

Spillover Effect

A phenomenon where an individual's emotions or behaviors from one area of their life carry over into another, often influencing personal interactions or work performance.

Emotional Volatility

Emotional volatility describes a state of rapid, often unpredictable changes in mood, ranging from extreme highs to profound lows, impacting one's behavior and well-being.

Autonomic Activity

The functions carried out by the autonomic nervous system, including involuntary processes like heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

Adaptation-level Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people adapt to their current conditions, so that their level of satisfaction is relative to their previous experiences.