Theories of Emotion
Steven Barnes・2 minutes read
Emotions, feelings, and moods differ in nature and duration, with emotions being immediate responses, feelings being subjective experiences, and moods being longer-lasting states without a clear trigger. Various theories, such as the James-Lange theory and the Cannon-Bard theory, offer differing perspectives on the relationship between physiological arousal and emotions, highlighting the complexity of human emotional experiences.
Insights
- Charles Darwin studied emotions, suggesting they have physiological, cognitive, and behavioral elements that are genetically inherited across generations.
- Theories like James-Lange, Canon Bard, and Schechter Singer offer differing perspectives on the relationship between stimuli, bodily arousal, and cognition in the generation of emotions, challenging the common-sense view.
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What are the components of emotions?
Physiological, cognitive, and behavioral aspects.