Question

PSYCHOLOGY - There are many theories of emotion. Select 4 of the theories described.

One of the theories you select should be a biological theory. After selecting the four theories

Construct a table describing the main characteristics of each theory along with its strengths and weaknesses.

Length: 2-3 pages table

Answer 1

Theory of emotion	characteristics	strength	weaknesses
James-Lange theory	1.One of the best examples of the physiological theory of emotion. 2. Proposed by American psychologist William James (1884) and Danish physiologist Carl Lange. 2. This theory says that events make physiological arousal first then emotions will experience 3. Emotion depends on how one interprets physiological arousal.	Explains the physiological influence in creating an emotion	Not all aspect of the theory is not true Physiological arousal alone is not enough to create an emotion This physiological explanation of emotion completely neglected the aspect of the subjective experience of emotion.
Schachter-Singer two-factor theory	1. This theory put forward by Stanley Schachter and Jerome E. Singer This theory suggested that both physiological arousal and cognitive experience leads to the occurrence of an emotion.	Balance the importance of both the physiological and emotional aspects of creating emotion.	Sometimes people experience emotions without even before thinking about it.
Cannon-Bard theory of emotion	Proposed by Walter Cannon and Philip Bard. This theory says that people experience physiological arousal and emotions simultaneously. Explained the role of the thalamus in the process of emotion.	cannon-Bard explained what Lange lacks in his theory.	The major weakness of this theory is false findings of the role of the thalamus in creating emotion. Because Hypothalamus and limbic system play the role in emotion not the thalamus
Evolutionary Theory of emotion	This theory is given by Charles Darwin This theory states that emotions are innate and needs only little cognitive interpretation. Emotion is evolved because they are adaptive. He explains about facial expression and how it helps to judge others	By analyzing the emotions of the animal helps for survival. He finds the reason for the emotion that is primarily survival	Giving less importance to thoughts