Asked by Najia Calhoun on Jul 07, 2024
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Tranquilizing drugs that inhibit sympathetic nervous system activity often reduce people's subjective experience of intense anxiety.Which theory of emotion would have the greatest difficulty explaining this effect?
A) James-Lange
B) Cannon-Bard
C) two-factor
D) cognitive appraisal
Sympathetic Nervous System
Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for fight or flight responses by increasing heart rate, blood flow, and adrenaline release.
Intense Anxiety
A heightened state of fear or apprehension that can interfere with daily activities, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat and sweating.
James-Lange
A theory of emotion which proposes that emotional experiences arise from physiological arousal in response to external events.
- Acquire knowledge of the main theories of emotion, including those proposed by James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, and the two-factor approach.
Verified Answer
CB
corona brownJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Cannon-Bard theory posits that emotions and physiological reactions occur simultaneously and independently of each other. Therefore, it would have difficulty explaining how inhibiting physiological reactions (through tranquilizing drugs) could reduce the experience of an emotion like anxiety, as it suggests that emotions are not directly caused by physiological states.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the main theories of emotion, including those proposed by James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, and the two-factor approach.