Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion

Easy Unit 7: Motivation, Emotion, Personality Emotion Theories

Psychologists have formulated several theories to explain the relationship between emotional experiences and physiological responses. One prominent theory, known as the Cannon-Bard theory, was developed to address some limitations found in earlier theories. According to this theory, how do emotions and physiological reactions occur?

Emotions occur sequentially after physiological responses.

Physiological responses and emotions occur simultaneously but independently.

Emotions result from cognitive appraisal of a situation.

Emotional responses are conditioned through classical conditioning.

Physiological reactions are solely responsible for the experience of emotions.

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