Question

Two years ago Maria was in an automobile accident in which her spinal cord was severed, leaving her paralyzed from her neck down. Today, Maria finds that she experiences emotions less intensely than she did before her accident. This tends to support which theory of emotion?

Answer 1

Answer:

This question is incomplete. Here are the missing options:

• a. James-Lange theory
• b. Cannon-Bard theory
• c. adaptation-level theory
• d. relative deprivation theory

The answer is a. James-Lange theory.

Explanation:

Psychologists Williams James and Carle Lange developed what is known as the James-Lange theory of emotion. The theory states that emotions are the result of physiological reactions, which are then recognised by the person and expressed as a certain emotion.

For example, if a person is about to ride a rollercoaster, his hands might start sweating and his heart will beat faster. The person will recognise these reactions, and say he feels nervous.