Which of the following theories of emotion would suggest that polygraphs should be quite accurate at differentiating one emotion from another?

a. Cannon-Bard theory

b. James-Lange theory

c. Schachter-Singer two-factor theory

d. Darwinian theory

Which statement is most consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

"I'm happy because I laugh."

"I'm anxious because I perspire."

"I run because I'm afraid."

"I'm crying because I'm sad."

Which sequence of events in emotional responses is characteristic of the James-Lange theory of emotion?

stimulus THEN emotion THEN physiological changes

stimulus THEN physiological changes THEN emotion

stimulus THEN emotion AND physiological changes (simultaneous)

physiological changes THEN stimulus THEN emotion

An irritated person interacts with someone who is happy, causing him or her to become happy as well. This exemplifies a. the spillover effect. b. the James-Lange theory. c. the two-factory theory. d. the Cannon-Bard theory. e. arousal and performance.

Which of the following is not one of the seven universal emotions described in this chapter? a. contempt b. disgust c. melancholy d. anger

Which of the following theories of emotion would suggest that polygraphs should be quite accurate at differentiating one emotion from another? a. Cannon-Bard theory b. James-Lange theory c. Schachter-Singer two-factor theory d. Darwinian theory

Matthew tells you if you are feeling depressed you should smile more and your depression will fade away. Matthew obvious ascribes to:

a. Izard's theory of emotion.

b. the James-Lange theory of emotion.

c. the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion.

d. the Schachter-Singer theory of emotion.

The two-factor Theory of Emotion specifically suggests that passionate love can be facilitated by _________.

Animal research suggests that in male rats the is critical for the ability to engage in sexual behavior, but not for the motivation to do so. a. nucleus accumbens b. amygdala c. medial preoptic area of the hypothalamus d. hippocampus

The James-Lange theory proposes that ultimately determine(s) emotion; the Cannon-Bard theory proposes that

a. stimuli; cogrition

b. psychology; biology

c. cognition; stimuli

d. hormones; neurotransmitters

According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, a physiological response to a stimulus $\underline{\hspace{2cm}}$.

During the ________ phase of the sexual response cycle, individuals experience rhythmic contractions of the pelvis that are accompanied by uterine contractions in women and ejaculation in men.
a. excitement
b. plateau
c. orgasm
d. resolution

What theory of emotion states that the emotion typically occurs before arousal and behavior?

a. the original, or common-sense, theory b. Schachter and Singer’s theory c. Cannon and Bard’s theory d. James and Lange’s theoryWhich theory of emotion relies heavily on cognition and labeling?

a. the original, or common-sense, theory b. Schachter and Singer’s theory c. Cannon and Bard’s theory d. James and Lange’s theory

Which of the following findings was not a result of the Kinsey study?

a. Sexual desire and sexual ability can be separate functions.

b. Females enjoy sex as much as males.

c. Homosexual behavior is fairly common.

d. Masturbation has no adverse consequences.