Question

1.) Explain the James-Lange Theory and Cannon Bard Theory of emotion. How do they differ?

2.) Explain Maslow's Theory of motivation? Give some pros and cons

3.) Explain the Psychodynamic and Humanistic views of personality. What are some advantages and disadvantages of each?

Answer 1

1. James–Lange theory of emotion: It refers to a hypothesis on the origin and nature of emotions. It is basically one of the earliest theories of emotion within modern psychology. This theory states that physiological arousal instigates the experience of emotion. Instead of feeling an emotion and subsequent physiological (bodily) response, the theory proposes that the physiological change is primary, and emotion is then experienced when the brain reacts to the information received via the body's nervous system.

Walter Cannon and Philip Bard theory: This theory states that emotions and bodily changes do not share a cause-and-effect relationship. Rather, they occur simultaneously, following a stimulating event.

Difference:

• The Cannon-Bard Theory argues that we experience physiological arousal and emotion at the same time.
• The theory gives more attention to the role of thought or outward behavior than did James-Lange. He also found that the same bodily responses accompany many different emotions.