Asked by

Nedima Kamberovic
on Dec 23, 2024

verifed

Verified

If people who have just been aroused by watching rock videos are then insulted,their feelings of anger will be greater than those of people who have been similarly provoked but were not previously aroused. This is best explained by the

A) James-Lange theory.
B) Cannon-Bard theory.
C) catharsis hypothesis.
D) two-factor theory.

Catharsis Hypothesis

The theory that expressing or venting aggressive or other pent-up emotions leads to a release and reduction of those feelings.

Two-factor Theory

A concept in psychology that proposes that emotional experiences arise from a combination of a state of physiological arousal and a cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.

  • Acquisition of knowledge regarding the interaction between physiological arousal and emotional states, including the reciprocal impact (spillover effect).
  • Understanding the relationship between physical arousal, cognitive labeling, and emotional experience.
verifed

Verified Answer

MH
Marcus HookerDec 25, 2024
Final Answer:
Get Full Answer