Chapter 8
This theory of emotion states that an emotion-provoking stimulus produces a physical response that, in turn, produces an emotion. James-Lange Theory
This theory of emotion states that emotions have pairs. When one is triggered, the other is suppressed. Opponent-process theory
This theory of emotion states that an emotional feeling and an internal physiological response occur at the same time. Cannon-Bard Theory
This theory of emotion states that emotion results from the cognitive interpretation of both the physical arousal and emotion provoking stimulus. Two-factor or Schachter-Singer
This theory of emotion states that individuals decide on an appropriate emotion following the event. Cognitive appraisal theory
According to this concept, both low and high levels of arousal produce lower performance than does a moderate level of arousal. Inverted-U (Yerkes-Dodson)
What part of the brain is responsible for hunger and thirst drives? Hypothalamus
This is when the body is in a balanced state. Homeostasis
This is an individual’s sense of where his or her life influences originate…internal or external. Locus of control
Who is responsible for the hierarchy of needs and what need is at the top of the pyramid? Maslow; self-actualization
This is the tendency of the body to maintain a certain level of body fat and weight. Set point
What are the 3 stages of Hans Selye’s general adaptation syndrome? Alarm, resistance, extinction
You want to go to a concert with your friends tonight, but you also want to go on a date with your significant other. You are facing a ____ conflict. Approach-approach
Shelley Taylor’s _____ and _____ model of stress response states that females are predisposed to threats by nurturing and protecting. Tend and befriend
You have a Type A personality. What health problems are you more prone to? Heart disease
_______ motivation is the desire to engage in an activity for its own sake while _______ motivation is the desire to engage in an activity to earn an outside reward. Intrinsic; extrinsic