Question

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leroys intense physiological arousal when he saw an angry, stray dog coming toward him occurred at the same time as his experience of fear. which theory of emotion best explains leroys experience of fear?
o duchenne theory
o james-lange theory
o cannon-bard theory
o schachter and singers two-factor theory

Explanation:

• Duchenne theory: Focuses on facial expressions and their role in emotion, not relevant here.
• James - Lange theory: States that physiological arousal leads to emotion (e.g., we feel sad because we cry). But in this case, arousal and emotion are simultaneous.
• Cannon - Bard theory: Proposes that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously. This matches Leroy's situation where his intense physiological arousal (e.g., increased heart rate) and experience of fear happened at the same time.
• Schachter and Singer’s two - factor theory: Emphasizes the role of cognitive interpretation along with physiological arousal. But the key here is the simultaneity of arousal and emotion, not the cognitive label.

Answer:

Cannon - Bard theory