Emotions Chapter 13, Section 4 Emotions in the Brain

Where do emotions come from? States of feeling. Emotions are biological. Anxiety causes a biological response in the nervous system. Emotions are cultural. Burping can cause disgust in one culture and happiness in others. Anger happens when a person feels attacked. Emotions are instinctive. We are born with certain emotions. Studies have shown that babies express emotion.

Theories of Emotion James-Lange Theory: Cannon-Bard Theory: Emotions follow behavior. Behavior → Instinctive response pattern Cannon-Bard Theory: Emotions occur with the bodily responses that are aroused by an external stimuli. “narrow escape” When does an emotional reaction occur? Theory of Cognitive Appraisal: People respond with certain emotions based on their cognitive appraisal of a situation. The body can react the same but different emotions can be felt each time.

Behaviors They Trigger Sequence of Events for: Emotion Possible Causes Behaviors They Trigger Sequence of Events for: James-Lange Theory Cannon-Bard Theory Theory of Cognitive Appraisal EX. Anxiety New classroom with new people Shyness, biting fingernails I entered a new classroom, then I felt anxiety. I entered a new classroom and felt anxiety as I was walking through the door. I entered a new classroom, noticed that I didn’t know anyone. Then, I felt anxiety.