Why do we experience emotions? Theories of Emotion
James-Lange Theory Environmental stimuli cause physiological changes AWARENESS of these changes leads to the emotional experience ***This theory is incorrect!***
Cannon-Bard Theory The physiological changes and the emotional experience happen at the same time
Shachter-Singer Theory (Schachter 2-factor theory) Experience of an emotion has 2 components: a physiological reaction and cognition They occur simultaneously The emotion we experience is dependent on the cognitive label we attach to the physiological changes
Emotional Facial Expressions: Facial expression of emotion is universal in all human cultures PAUL EKMAN The outward expression of emotion changes from culture to culture
Facial Feedback Hypothesis Facial movement can influence the experience of emotions
Anger Freud: Thanatos, repression Frustration Aggression Hypothesis Instrumental vs. Hostile Aggression