Advocates of the Two-Factor Theory of Emotion and of Appraisal

question 194

Multiple Choice

Advocates of the two-factor theory of emotion and of appraisal theories of emotion would be most likely to agree that

• A)arousal does not always come first; appraisals can cause emotion reactions.
• B)people sometimes learn about their feelings by observing their own behavior and the situation in which it occurs.
• C)William James was right; we see the bear,run,and then infer that we are frightened.
• D)self-schemas help us organize our emotional experiences; without schemas,there would be no arousal.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy focused on changing negative patterns of thought to improve mood and alter behavior.

Antidepressant Drugs

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Limbic System

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Lithium

A chemical element used as a medication to treat mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder, by stabilizing mood swings.