7.2

Emotion Theories

AP Psychology

What is emotion?

Major theories of emotion

James-Lange theory

Cannon-Bard theory

Schachter-Singer two-factor theory

Lazarus's cognitive appraisal theory

Zajonc's mere exposure / emotion-before-cognition

Comparison of theories

Facial expressions and emotion

Ekman's universal emotions

Facial feedback hypothesis

Display rules

The physiology of emotion

Autonomic nervous system

Brain structures

LeDoux's dual pathway

Stress

What is stress?

Types of stressors

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

Stress hormones

Stress and the immune system

Health consequences of chronic stress

Coping with stress

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