The theory of emotion that suggests that emotions are a result of a physiological response to a stimuli
What is James Lange Theory of Emotion?
Inescapable, long-term perceptions of events that is not necessary for survival.
The theory of emotion that proposes that an emotion and physiological response occur simultaneously
What is Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion?
The physiological division responsible for the quick (fight or flight) stress response, in which the sympathetic NS activates and norepinephrine is released.
What is the sympathetic adrenal medullary (SAM) axis?
The theory of emotion that proposes that emotion requires a cognitive label for a person to interpret a situation as scary/happy/sad/etc.
The delayed, long-term response to stress that relies on negative feedback to shut off
What is the Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal Axis?
The part of the amygdala that remains the single most important part involved in emotional responses
What is the Central Nucleus?
Harm on the cardiovascular system, compromised immune functioning, shrinking of the hippocampus, increased blood glucose levels, etc.
What are the consequences of chronic stress?
The part of the brain coordinates all 3 components of emotion
**Bonus: the three components of emotion
What is the hypothalamus?
**Bonus: What are the Autonomic Nervous System (physical arousal), Pituitary Gland (hormone release; ex. testosterone), and the Brainstem/Motor/Reward Systems (behavioral response; ex. smiling)?
The missing hormones on the chart are...