Theory on Emotions
Our "common sense" understanding of emotion has been challenged by different emotional theory. Based on our class lectures/Blueprint, we see that there are several theories on emotions, that in fact, it is more complex than our traditional understanding.
Your assignment: Tell me what theory of Emotion makes the MOST sense to you, and then cite a personal example that can back up your answer (tell me about the time that "something happened," which makes you believe in one of the theories more than the others. ) After that, you must respond to one of your classmates post in a constructive/analytical way! You must do all three to get full credit (a) which one makes more sense, b) cite the example, c) respond to a classmates post) .
Due Date : 3/08/2010
10:00pm
75 comments:
Okay so I guess I'm the first one! :) It feels nice! Well to start with I think all of the theories have their part and they have many things that are right and some that are wrong, but in my opinion the Cannon-Bard Theory is more accurate. This is because it shows how the behavioral response and the emotional experience happened at the same time and don't go together. To prove my point, there was one time 1 month when my dad got mad at me because I got late at night and he did not want to hear my reasons for being late. So he just told me not to say anything because he did not wanted to hear my "excuses" and that I was lying. Then, I got mad so I just went to my room and started crying, I found out that was the only way to get my anger out and usually when I'm really mad I just break up in tears!
Therefore, I don't think that when you smile you're happy and when you cry you're sad. So I just say the Cannon-Bard is on point, even though the other theories are part right. :)
Hi people!
This has not been an easy task due to the different views i have for all theories.I believe in all of them.But I'm just going to write about the most common one in my life which is 'Cannon-Bard Theory''.This is the one theory that takes action in most of our everyday life. For example.One day some guy was trying to make me laugh..but what he didn't know was that the had made me so angry..I stayed staring at him with a very serious face until he realized that i was not happy by his actions and it was the reason why i was not smiling at his jokes.lol.In response to Lina i also agree that some of our facial expressions doesn't necessarily mean that we feel that way.The fact is that all of us are different and we don't respond the same according to the situation :) .....The end.....
Hello all, it's Carl.
I agree with Cannon-Bard, mostly. I believe that we percieve an event, and then experience physical response and the emotional experience at the same time. I don't agree with Lange, but I do think that we condition ourselves to connect certain facial expressions with certain emotions. (So essentially, the expression reminds us of that emotion, and it makes us believe that it is a real response. Whether or not it is.)
In my life, I don't think I've ever had to "figure out" what emotion I'm feeling. I'm pretty sure it has always come naturally. One event that I can recall was going to a "Weird" Al Yankovic concert. I didn't have to think "Hmm, it's Weird Al, one of my favorite artists, and I'm going with a good friend, and my mom is taking me out for dinner, plus it's my birthday...I wonder what emotion I'm feeling...not anger...not sadness, Oh, Happiness, yeah, that's it". I don't think I've ever had to do that, it basically just came naturally.
Two other theories that I agree with parts of are Zajonc's theory, and the Two-Dimensional theory.
Carl again.
I like Lina's response. I also agree with Cannon-Bard's theory. And like she said, "I think all of the theories have their part and they have many things that are right and some that are wrong", I agree with that as well.
hi =)
um... ok the theory i seem to agree with is the Schacter's Two-Factor Theory. i remember this one time when me and my best friend would have trust issues with our boyfriends at the time & we would both sit there and assume and assume every possible wrong thing they could do. Like we would even compare stories, situations, and face expressions (reactions). So anyways, one day it comes to find out that there were "rumors" going around blah blah blah about how my bf cheated on me this & that! WHATEVER. so you can imagine how upset i was that i had to hear it from other people's mouth. So of course my best friend & her bf got involved & ended up in the same situation. WE both sat there and said every possible thing that can tear a person down in so many ways and levels! we were so livid, but we both handled our situations differently. She went home and talked it out and came to understanding on what went wrong, while i went home and started watching cheaters! WORST MISTAKE just by watching that made even worst!! it was just a type of rage that i couldn't control. it was funny how i "considered" letting it go until something else influenced me or should i say reminded me!
lol
** i really like LiiLii's comment. its actually true when you think about it. cute story =)
HI, THIS IS MELISSA E.
I BELIEVE THAT JAMES LANGE THEORY IS CORRECT BECAUSE I THINK YOU CRY WHEN YOU ARE SAD AND WHEN YOU ARE HAPPY YOU SMILE.FOR AN EXAMPLE WHEN I WAS IN THE STORE AND IN BEGAN TO CRY BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE MY SIZE SHOE "WHAT STORE DO NOT HAVE A SIZE 7 IN THEIR STORE DEPARTMENT". WHEN I WENT TO ANOTHER STORE THEY HAD MY SHOE SIZE I WAS SO HAPPY AND I BEGAN TO SMILE BECAUSE I FINALLY GOT MY YELLOW SHOES "YEAH ME".
I KIND OF BELIEVE WITH ashleyy WHEN SHE SAID THAT SCHACTER'S THEORY IS MUCH BETTERV THAN LANGE AND I LIKE HER EXAMPLE.
The theory I can say I agree with the most is the James-Lange Theory. This theory basically states that emotions arise from psychological arousal. Back in 2008, my mom got into a spine-chilling two car collision. I remember that thought stimulating every bad emotion a person could feel at one time. The thought of my mom being gone left an empty feeling in my heart and eventually I began crying. Crying made me feel 10989457x worse. At first, this theory made no sense, however, when I thought back to this particular day I understood the theory further.
**Ashley, your response is crazyy, lol. But I understand where you're coming from looking at things from a different perspective.
Torizzle here! Okay well while all of the emotion theories make sense in their own way, I must say that the James Lange theory suprisingly makes more sense to me. Lange's theory has to do with happiness comes from smiling/ sadness comes from crying. The reason i believe in this theory more is because i recently had a issue where my boyfriend and I got into a bad argument and I came to school in tears. I was upset the whole day until my wifey a.k.a best friend made a joke. Of course I ended up laughing about the joke which changed my emotion to happiness. Even though I was still hurt and upset "in the back of my mind", from me smiling...happiness came right along. So that why I agree more with the James Lange theory. PSYCHOLOGY IS FINALLY STARTING TO BE FUN!! GOOD JOB JONESWIZZLE!!
I will be commenting on Melissa E. comment a.k.a Grandma Cranky!! I find your post highly interesting considering the fact that the Lange theory responds to your emotion over yellow shoes...lol. But remember homie: happiness comes from smiling, not smiling coming from happiness. But i do love your pose. U made me smile which made me happy lol. GOOD JOB!
Lol to Carl! I like your comment dude! :P Well, I like your example and yes the Cannon-Bard Theory most of the times make more sense and yeah I agree with you! Most of the times I do not think of yeah "I'm feeling happy because I'm with my friends or I feel sad because I hurted myself" I don't have to think about it, I just know it. Just like you Carl :) Whohoo! hehe =]
Personally to me after doing my blueprint project since i was apart of team Emotions it helped me see emotions totally different than i ever did before. I believe both theories made valid arguments both James- Lange and Cannon-Bard, therefore, I think I mostly agree with the two factor theory because I do think our emotions and the physical responses happen at the same time sometimes, but then again sometimes our physiological response can determine our emotions. For example, when I experienced a death in my family I began crying because I was sad, but as people tried comforting me they told me to put a smile on and so i did. Although that smile may have been fake at first eventually it altered my emotions to a sense of calming! So the two-factor theory gives you a best of both worlds!!!
Good night family, thank you for the thought provoking ideas, deep reflections, and no doubt, hilarious post (Melissa). So many of you have such good things so say, some deep, and some funny deep :-)
Thanks for taking the lead and stepping up, being among the first teammates to get their homework done. I agree with Tori....many of your post made me smile, which made me Happy. Rock on James-Lange.
PS: guys, remember, don't confuse the Two-Factor theory with the Cannon-Bard. The Cannon-Bard theory states that the feeling of emotion and arousal to take place at the same time. (due to the thalamus). The Two-Factor theory maintains that arousal takes place and than we take cues from our environment, which than determine how we feel.
Holla at your boy!
J-wizzle
I can understand the unpopularity of James-Lange’s theory. I found it easy to dismiss myself but my personal experience reminded me that there’s some seriously strong validity there.
I take vocal lessons at a music school every Friday (you’re in shock, yes, I know). Two weeks ago I had a spat with my brother about punctuality and it got pretty heated. I walked into vocal lessons late and highly upset. My vocal director has a frustrating habit of FORCING you to smile while you’re singing, something I frequently found hard to do even when I was happy. Being angry and being forced to smile only made me angrier. She said “Look, whatever it is, leave it out the door. We won’t continue until you smile”
I had not choice at that point. I sucked it up and tried to smile and I imagine I must have looked like I was in pain. Since smiling is not something that can be done easily when I’m upset (I’m sure others can agree) my mood gradually began to reverse itself.
In this case, James-Lange’s theory sounds about right; emotion comes about as a result physiological changes. The act of smiling, in my case, actually served to ‘make’ me happy.
Aw man, I'm not sure if Jasmine's in my class but here goes....
James-Lange scores again! That's a good example Jasmine. In that situation with you and your friend, you were human enough that you COULD NOT laugh AND stay angry at the same time. The change in your emotion happened as a result of your laughter no? So yea, I agree, that is certainly in alignment with James Lange's Theory.
Oh Goodness….I’m still a little conflicted on the subject concerning the theories of emotion. For Instance, I’m DEATHLY afraid of reptiles, specifically snakes. If I were to see a snake I would automatically jump and begin to sweat, feeling a sense of almost intimidation along with fear. As a result of being fearful of the snake, THEN my heart will begin to race rapidly (and I would begin to wet myself,!!!). However, I know that the James Lange-Theory tells me the opposite; my rapid heart racing causes the fear of the snake. Therefore I can’t distinguish whether the James-Lange Theory of Emotion or the Canon-Bard Theory of Emotion applies to me. I mention the Canon-Bard Theory by the way because maybe my rapid heart-beating and sudden sense of fear are occurring simultaneously, I’m just not realizing it. Clearly the Two-Factor Theory doesn’t apply to me because I don’t need to tell myself “Oh I’m Scared, Maybe I’d Better Run” in order for me to realize that I’m scared at the moment. I sure could use a little advice from my “Psych Brothers & Sisters” right about now, LOL………After about 48 MINUTES of thinking, maybe I’ll go with the Canon-Bard Theory, just because I know my dawg Jones don’t like blank answers, LOOOOOOOOL
-Say Dat Thang Jones
The theory I agree with the most is the James-Lange theory... I believe that emotion comes from psychological arousal. For example, last year I found out that my best friend was sick. I immediately started crying and because of this I was sad the whole day. Later on that day, when I went to the hospital to visit him, we started talking about past memories which made us both laugh. This made me feel much better and after this I was sure that everything was going to be fine.
I am also going to respond to Jasmin's blog. I feel as if I could really understand and relate to her example.
DANG!!!!!...I’m going to have to disagree with my homie Torizzle a.k.a Tori. I believe that smiling does come from happiness. I can’t quite explain it but I just feel as though if you’re happy about something you automatically smile and enjoy the moment. You can smile about a particular situation and not necessarily be happy about it, maybe you’re just smiling to not draw a negative attention to yourself, Lol!!. However, I do see where you’re coming from “Torizzle”. Still Luv Ya
My response is to Lina i think I can agree with you on the Cannon bard theory... In correction to my earlier post on the two factor theory (thanks to Mr. Jones. It make since that our emotion and physiological response happens at the same time, just because you're crying don't mean your sad that can just be the way you release you're anger!
Personally I think the best the Cannon Bard Theory. Its shows that emotions are not related directly to the events that are occurring. An example is that when I experienced a death in my family I didn't show any emotion until the next day. There are times that I show emotion and react physically, it all depends on the situation. So I agree with the Cannon Bard and Two Factor Theory...... EL Presidente Out!!
The winner is for the person I pick is Lina and Aggie. I'm so good that I can do that.....lol. I agree with Aggie and Lina because they see how I see it. But I agree wit Aggie more because sometimes we do show emotions and physical responses at the same time. Or sometimes we have a different affect and show physical responses after..... :)
The theory that I find to make more sense is the Schachter- Singer Theory because According to this theory, an event causes physiological arousal first, and then you identify a reason for this arousal and then you are able to experience and label the emotion. For example, last night I was watching the movie Hostel Part 2 ,and It was the screen where the girl Beth awoke in the hot spring and she noticed that everyone was gone and she went looking for her friends calmly at first then she noticed that some men were following so she began to run and she then became scared and starting trying to escape them. As I was watching this I noticed that my heart was racing but then I realized that I was scared because I was in my room ,in the dark alone and I realized that this could possibly happen to me if I were traveling. After that moment I began to calm down a little because I realized that I was safe at home.
I would respond to Ashley because were actually agreed on the same theory because events like that occur between me and my friends to.
*Sunshine*
Hello Friends..! The theory that appeals more to me is the Cognitive-Appraisal Theory. Our emotional experience depends on how we interpret the situation that we are in. In addition, there are two parts to the theory. The first part states that we asses potential consequences and the final part is deciding what to do. For example, when I was in the 6th grade my grades we're the best so I immediately began to think of how my mom would punish me and I started thinking about my future leading me to be nervous and disappointed. However, once I analyzed the cause of my problem I realized what I could change to improve my grades leaving me to be in a better mood opposed to when I first read my report card.
I would like to comment on Carlene's post. Reading her post helped me understand James-Lange Thoery better. Her example, is self explanatory and goes straight to the point. Thanx Carlene :)
Initially I agreed with the James- Lange Theory, but after much consideration I am fully convinced that Schachter's Two Factor Theory makes more sense. You see unlike the others, this theory states that our environment and mental understanding combine to cause an emotional response.
When finding out about the swine flu,I was perfectly fine. Even after I'd found out that Hallandale High had a person who was said to have had a case of it,I still was calm. Until I went to church and was surrounded by my other friends from different high schools. They began to question whether I was sick, and if I had been around the infected person,it was there I began to feel worried. I can even remember questioning myself," AM I SICK?"
I later learned that my emotion was greatly impacted by my worried environment.
So Schacter's Two Factor Theory was perfect! For the environment and mental intrepretations, help cause our emotional responses.
Hello all...
Ok, so first i want to start off by saying that emotion is a very interesting chapter to me.
The theory i would have to agree with the most is the James Lange Theory. It basically states that happiness come from smiling and that sadness comes from crying. My example is one day i was having a conversation with one of my guys friends and we didnt see eye to eye which caused a conflict and resulting in both of us getting mad. The next day i saw him i was still upset and it showed in my facial expression but he came over to me and said something funny that made me laugh, which caused me to be happy for that moment again. So even though i was mad and upset with him, from him making me laugh caused me to be happy again.
To Tori, I agree with your blog 100% seeming as we have just about the same experience, and now that i think about it i have experienced that same exact example you gave. O, and yes psychology is getting more interesting !!!!!!!!!
Love, Jasmin
I am totally afraid of scary movies. I hate them completely, and on that note I can agree with Tierra Joyner. Schachter's Two Factor Theory does first start with the arousal, then we become influenced by our environment, which later we interpret and label as an emotion. Tierra although I have never seen Hostel 2, I have seen many scary movies as House of Wax, its a part in the movie where one of the friends comes into the killers home and is covered in wax alive, and placed on a piano. When I saw this part my reaction was similar to yours, I began to have a rapid heart rate,and because my environment was a extremely black I became afraid. So YES...Schachters Two Factor Theory makes more sense :)
Hello AP Pysichology class
Well to tell you guys the truth I am conflicted with all the theories,but the theory that I would most defiently agree with is the James Lange Theory, he wins again. Giving all of you AP classes a synapse, the theory is basically saying I am sad because I'm crying or I'm happy because I am laughing. My example happened when I was devasted over my cousin's death (my favorite cousin) I cried for days and my best friends came over to try to cheer me up so they began to do silly things to make me laugh and when I began to laugh I began to feel a lot better. I felt better because I laughed (I wasn't happy but I did feel Better). So Lange my Friend this theory is the one that I agree most with.
Deborah 7th period
I would like to respond to Christina K's Blog because she made me Fully understand the Schachter's Two Factor theory. she explained it in simple english. so Good job Christinal K. but I still agree with James Lange theory.
HOLA :)
>well I would have to agree with the Cannon-Bard Theory! That we feel emotion at the same time that our bodies respond. :)
For example, last year i went to this amusement park in a "dangerous" neighborhood, i was with a group of friends so you can say i felt safe. As usual, i got distracted and separated from my group. When I realized that i was completely alone in an unknown and unsafe area my hands started to sweat and my heart started racing, I knew I was fearful, simultaneously my response was to immediately go and start looking for my friends. :|
>In response to la abuela alcahueta [Lina] :) woot woot first one! I agree with you and I share the same perspective concerning the Cannon-Bard theory, we both don't think that when you smile you're happy and when you cry you're sad.
:) ADIOS
Okay i thought i would just comment again being that i don't believe my first post was totally right.. so now i understand that the two factor theory actually is when the Physiological response happens and based on your environment the emotion happens. So therefore i think the theory I agree with most NOW is the Cannon-Bard theory. Because I do believe that Our emotions and physiological response happens hand and hand. For example, when I watch love movies Lol I feel the moment of sadness and at the same time tear up. I think the Cannon-Bard theory is more accurate because our emotions and responses happen too quickly proving the James-Lange theory wrong!
Later psych fam!
Well, well, well! There are an abundance amount of things I can talk about these interesting theories. James- Lange and Cannon-Bard both have some excellent points. James-Lange theory basically states if you smile your mind thinks you must be happy. Cannon-Bard theories states that emotions and your mind works side-by-side. However, I believe that James-Lange is entitled to his own opinion and gave his best shot trying to understand the root of emotions but I most go with Cannon-Bard theory. I don’t believe that facial expressions define our emotions; we can cry and be sad or mad. For example, the other day the class thought I was bored because of my facial expression and mannerisms but I was actually at a state of peace. That’s why I most go with Cannon-Bard theory because it’s more logically to me. Carl stated that he never remember thinking of an emotion it came natural, as I reminisce over my life I come to the conclusion that I never thought about what emotion I am experiencing the emotion just came out. This why I most go with Canon-Bard theory; as I previous stated James-Lange is entitled of his own opinion and so is Torizzle who agrees with him (who still puts “izzle” on their name). Tori believe that’s James-Lange has the best theory but I most agree with my dear friend Aganette, Cannon-Bard has the better theory. I said that thing and gave the benediction.
Hello everyone…. Well at first I was struggling between the Cannon- Bard and Schachter’s two-factory theory because I agreed with both. Once I sat down and really thought about it though I sided with Schacter two factory theory. The Schacter two-factory states that event causes physiological arousal first. You must then identify a reason for this arousal and then you are able to experience and label the emotion. The Cannon-Bard theory argues that we experience physiological arousal and emotional at the same time, but gives no attention to the role of thoughts or outward behavior. One afternoon I was walking home, and ladies you know how dirty old men or boys be trying to get your attention while driving by, well this particular afternoon it went too far. I got off my bus and I saw a car with a boy like in his early twenties I guess driving slowly by me. He didn’t just drive pass me he stop and waited on me to walk farther down. Of course it registered with me what was about to happen so I tried calling my sister to come outside but she didn’t answer. Once I walked by him he stared making vulgar inappropriate comments and when I ignored him he got in his car AND TRIED TO RUN ME OVER! My heart started pounding and I got nervous I was completely SCARED because I knew what could be the outcome of this situation and it wouldn’t be to good for me. Finally though my sister came outside and rescued me and the pervert drove off. So from this experience I deiced to agree with the two-factory theory.
*** I’m responding to Aganette because she agreed with the two-factory theory as well. When I lost someone close to me people told me to smile too. I noticed that even though I was still depressed, smiling made me feel a lot better like she said.
This is Jehnah Louis, and I would have to say that both James Lange and Cannon Bard have a compelling arguemnt. I would have to say that I go with cannon Bard on this one. I say this becauce I have had family and friends who have died and their deaths took a big toll on me, and because of that I shed many tears to express my sadness. Still on the same note I was mad because these people left me to feel that way, even though it was selfish, I didnt care. So my opinion would have to go with Cannon on this one!
I would have to agree with my brizzle (ronald) on this one! Cannon's theory makes the most sense, and I beleve Ronalds example really did portray that. So YES my brizzle did "say that thang" and the benediction was well recieved!
LoL...to La'Darreon...good call my man...good call!
You know what I smell.....I smell that James-Lange Theory making a comeback......James-Lange theory hatas back up!
Say that thang "Jovanna"
Chanan Here With Thee Schachter’s Two-Factory Theory & The James-Lange Theory But Most Of All The James-Lange Theory Because You Have A Psychological Stimulus Before Any Emotion Takes Part. For Example I Know That Many Times When The Thought Of A "Father Figure" Would Come To Mind It Would Bring Tears To My Eyes Because For Me Growing Up Without My Father It Was & Still Is Difficult. After The Thought Would Come The Tears , "Father Daughter Dance" , "Graduation" , "Getting Married" "Bike Rides In The Park =]" "Teaching Me How To Get A Dollar From The Tooth Fairy" On Dates The Rule No Kissing & Touching Of Thee Behind Lol. The Whole Nine Yards. So In Relations To The James-Lange Theory I Think Psychological Thought Would Come First To Then Lead To The Emotions Such As Crying.
>>Replying Back To Candace's Blog I Feel That Her Situation Connects In A Way With Mine Because At That Sudden Moment She Felt The Emptiness Of Her Mom Being Gone As Much As I Feel The Emptiness Of A "Father Figure" Proving That The Psychological Event Then Leads To The Emotion Which Is Crying.
(First off, evil little posting thing for deleting my comment after a half an hour of writing it so to summarize..) I believe that the three theories (James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, facial feedback) could affect everyone, simply depends on the situation. Personally, I've experienced the James-Lange the most, which is basically, you smile and you feel happy. On a daily basis I get bouts of depression. But I tend to find when I surround myself with "happy" people and I interact with them in a productive manner and smile and what not, I tend to become more light. To comment on my fellow collegues, Deborah and Jovanna (even I know she is in my class) agree also with the James-Lange theory. For others who agree with the Cannon-Bard, this goes with my first initative that the three theories can affect everyone, simply according to their experiences or prehaps even their personalities.
Hey Ronald....no one criticizes the "izzleness...." I will defend the "izzle" until the last days!
Ok seriously, Ronald, I truly enjoyed reading your thought, they were very provoking. Besides, whenever anyone starts off their paper "Well, well, well," you know its going to be a killer! Rock on Captain Sensation ;-)
The theory that I believed was Walter Cannon and Philp Bard. They believed that physiological changes correspond with drastically emotional states. They stated that biological change and cognitive awareness of emotions happens at the same time. They believe our thalamus plays a major role. The thalamus can get information about their surroundings. Then at the same time signal the cortex and autonomic nervous system. Allowing body to create awareness of emotions and physiological changes at the same time.
A personal example that I can relate to is being afraid and being in love. I realized that when I’m experiencing each emotion my biological responses are similar. Such as rapid heartbeat, Flustered, and a sense of lack of control. This proves the fact that my thalamus is able to differentiate the different emotions even though biological changes are the same
to me, the canon-bard theory is the most sensible. the ohysical reaction comes from the inner emotion. i dont smile and then feel hapy because im smiling. i smile because i see someone i like come towards me, making me happy. i appreciate and would like to say this contrary to the initial part of crystal's statement.
Man, waiting to the last minute, my favorite, honest! <_< But anyway, the theory of Emotion that makes the most sense to me is the Cannon-Bard one. I dont know about you (you being...I guess everybody?), but I dont have to recognize the emotion I'm feeling before I'm certain of what I'm feeling (I think thats worded oddly). I know the other dudes didnt konw as much and the such, so I'm cuttin them some slack...SOME >_> But yeah, like this past Feb 23. I went paintballing. I got shot in the butt by a certain somebody at a very close range (You know who you are -_-). I knew that I was quite angered the moment of contact. I didnt go "Ow that hurt. That was mean. I didnt enjoy that...Hmmm I think I'm angry. Yep, thats anger alright". Nay nay. It was more like "Ow! Ah geez! What the- why!?" And then came angry Gabriel GRRR! (<- Edited for our readers). So yeah, there you has it folks :D
Hola this is yours truly Kantrell. I do not really grasp the concept of either theory. But from what I've read from others post and from my notes I would say that I am caught between the James-Lange theory and the Schachter two factor theory. One case scenario that I encountered to steer me towards one more than the other would be when I was driving and my car ran out of gas in the middle of the road. When this happened the thought of being stranded caused me to immediately get scared and stressed since my father wasn't answering the phone.
Reading everybodys post was actually helpful. It helped better understand the theories from different perspectives. In regards to La'Darreon's post I too am DEEPLY afraid of reptiles. And the same thing with me being scared happens. Once I see a snake or something I immediately begin to scratch and get jumpy
Hi im going to respond towards jovana's blog about her vocal lessons. I personal believe that in her circumstance she had what you would call "a mask" she forced a smile on her face. It was fake therefore she was still angry.
i know based on personal experience when my parents seperated i use to come to school everyday with a smile on my face as if everything was all good. And i could bet $100 that nobody could sense that i was having problems at home. However deep down inside i was sad, confused, and the total oppisite of what i was portraying on the outside. THEREFORE I TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH THE JAMES -LANGE THEORY !!!!!!
I'd like to comment on Jovannas comment (Hello thar, we meet again!). Those are some very interesting points you make there. I sympathize because I too do not like to smile when angry (though I'm normally a happy guy so it kinda backfires [which is upsetting at times] and can make me angrier), so being forced is a pain in the bum. I cant say though that I've ever been forced to smile and have gotten happier. Maybe I'll try next time (Idk)? Ah geez, so close to deadline, good night!
James-Lange's theory does seem very easy to dismiss. I think just about everyone scoffed at it upon hearing it the first time. And yes, it does seem a tad silly, but it does hold ground in certain cases.
The Cannon-Bard theory, to me, makes the most sense, just based on my past experiences. For example, when my grandma died at the beginning of the school year, I wasn't sad because I was crying, I cried because I was sad.
-Oh darn! I'm so sorry, Mr. Jones! I've dishonored my family!- T_T
Mr Jones is not my fault. i forgot my password and it deleted everything. Again like i was saying, i agree with the two factor theory because that is the one that always made sense to me. I beleive thAT without no physical arousal, your emotions would not be shown an example is when you wake up. You are probably still sleepy and no excitement is goin thru you. Then your roomate trys to scare you, but doesnt succed because of no physycal arousal.
It's ok Sarah lol, but don't forget to get in your reply :-)
Game ball goes to Jovanna, Gabriel, and Lina..for strong premises, rebuttals, general theory/support, and definitely humor.
D-Jones out Fam! Have a great week Psych Nation!
I want to comment on richards blog. I totally agree with. Is like that saying they sayd a smile brings a smile to everybody and makes you feel happy.Well it has never happen to me, so when it does then i will agree with that theaory. please give me a grade. it wasnt my fault. my computer is retarded and slow.
LOL to Jexon...no problemo Caballero! Solamente cinco minutos tarde. Es muy bien.
I got you!
DJ Out
What I was going to say (before I was so rudely interrupted by the time!) is that, in response to Jovanna, I've never found that smiling-when-angry/sad/whatever thing to work for me. When I'm sad, I'm sad. I guess I like my brooding moments? But seriously, I hate it when people try to cheer me up when I'm sad or upset because then I feel worse since their smiles aren't good enough. Though, I do find that once people are around me and not "trying" to make me feel better, jokes and laughing are much more rewarding.
Oh no! I'm late :[ (But I'll post anyways)
The Cannon-Bard Theory makes most sense to me because people can experience physiological arousal without experiencing emotion, such as when they have been running. The racing heart in this case is not an indication of fear. There was also another side of their theory, that the experience of emotion happens at the same time that physiological arousal happens. This would make sense to me since I usually don't feel like I need to assess myself to check if I feel an emotion. An example of this would be when two "lovebirds" are kissing. There is no thought needed to understand that the action causes your emotional happiness. The brain gets a message that causes the experience of emotion at the same time that the autonomic nervous system gets a message that causes physiological arousal.
My reply to another student's response goes to Jovanna, I see her post has been popular :>
I agree with her point on facial feedback. I find myself, even if it's difficult at first, feeling better if I smile at a situation. And I can also kind of feel myself getting angrier, too..
When I babysit my little relatives and they do something that makes me mad and I obsess over it (even if it's insignificant) I find myself making angry faces at the floor and feeling more frustrated than before.
OMG!! i know im late. i know, i know, i know :( but i seriously didnt know this post was due yesterday! but ima qive it a try and post my comment anyways :)
So the theory that makes the most sense to me is the James Lange Theory. Lange's theory is basically sayinq that when you smile your happy && when you cry your sad. Why does it make more sense to me? Well, a very crazy situation happened last week with me,my wifey aka bestfriend (torizzle),bestie victoria, and biq brother. When i say i was ANGRY/SAD i mean i thouqht there was no hope of any happiness for me aqain for a while. But then as the days went alonq my bestie and wifey started talkinq crazy and actinq like fools makinq fun of the situation that happened and i lauqhed. Then this crazy theory came to my head like DING! it makes sense. Durinq the whole situation i couldnt eat,couldnt sleep,etc and i realized the more i lauqhed the better i felt and the more the situation left my mind.
Now im qoinq to respond to Carlene's bloq. Well since we both aqreed on the same theory, she could relate to what i mean because apparently everyone has take Canon Brad Theory. So, yes i aqree. i mean come one you could be as sad as...hmmm..idk lol but lets just say your extremely sad and you have someone to turn to that'll always turn dat frown upside down. Carlene i can see where your cominq from. i mean its not like you meant to lauqh but it happened and it made you feel better and stronqer for your friend. When you smile everythinq feels better. Just like when people say "omq im so stressed, i need a vacation"...helloooo..your stressed and when you qet a vacation you feel much better and happier..sooooo..yea :)
In response to Gabriela:
Through personal experience smiling in the midst of a crisis has not made me feel any better as the crisis is still in existence!
Being an individual who's facial expression doesn't change much I'd have to agree that it is nearly impossible to read because in most cases I am merely thinking and do not particularly feel upset or joyous. I tested Lange's theory personally to see whether smiling would make me feel any different rather than appearing nonchalant and to my surprise it did but only when something pleasant had already occurred. For instance, I was bored I began to smile and nothing happened, but when I found out my blog hits increased by over 10000% I smiled rather than just internally patting myself on the back. I felt more joyous as I began to smile as I felt the internal happiness.
BTW: Mister Anderson = Craig Anderson, I posted on the first blog also but did not specify that Mister Anderson = Craig Anderson so I did not receive credit.
Geneva Smith P.1
The theory that i think makes more sense is the James-Lange Theory. This idea is that we feel emotion after we notice our psychological responses the James-Lange Theory. Several examples that happen to me is me and my brother was fighting and he made my nose bleed but i didnt know it. I Didnt feel the pain or start crying until I Saw the blood running down my face. As Lina Kuratomie quoted " I don't think that when you smile you're happy and when you cry you're sad." I agree because people can fake thier emotions. People may laugh and and smile to hide the emotion of being hurt by a cheating partner.
(XoX) Well,
As you well know I've posted in the wrong section of the blog... :(
Anyways, The theory of Emotion that makes the MOST sense to me is the Cannon-Bard Theory; the fact that we feel emotion at the same time that our bodies respond.
A personal example would be when I was in the woods, forest, of a New England state, I, from a like 100-meter distance, saw a wolf, I think, well it looked like one, and it started to howl, so I began to be afraid and eventually my body starts to tremble, and I ran back to my friend's home. (This was when I was a youngster, really young.) So saw a wolf howling > became afraid > began to tremble.
I would like to congratulate Lina, (^^all the way up there!^^) for being the first; and I agree with everything she has said about Cannon-Bard Theory with her well detailed opinion and statements, since she has never let Mr. Jones down. (TRUST ME, I HAVE SEEN HER BINDER!)
XD - muffincat
..Well my "emotions" told me to be raw & post last.lol Sorry. :/
-The Theory I agree w/ & why (Example):
I recently took my S.A.T on Saturday & the instructor supervising us had a very LOUD & DEEP voice. Literally everytime he spoke, I felt like someone was scratching iron on a chalkboard-it was BAD. By now Im sure all members of our psych family has taken that test, and you guys know how quiet it is in that room. With that being said, you can understand why I shreeked everytime the supervisor broke the silence to say (or in his case scream) "FIVE MINUTES LEFT"..So I couldnt help but to refer back to the theories I learned in emotion. I was trying to figure out if I flinched because I was startled (James-Lange Theory), or if I simply simultaneously flinched and became starled (Cannon-Bard Theory). However, I failed to agree with neither theories. I believe in the Two-Factor Theory which reasons that my physical response (flinching) and my cognitive response (being startled) actually COMBINED to create one particular emotional response. In all fairness, I entertained both behaivors (flinching and being startled) as ONE COMBINED factor of me just being scared. They both lead to me ultimately feeling the same way after flinching AND being startled by his voice. Therefore, again, I agree with the TWO-FACTOR THEORY and do catergorize them as combining to make a particular emotional response.
..@ Paco.
I get where you are coming from 100%, and the way you put it does seem valid WHEN you ONLY include the cognitive response of feeling sad without the physical response of crying. However, I think the only way to fully understand the theories would be to place both factors together, in a case senario of crying and being sad. Like when eventually crying makes you sad (James-Lange Theory), whether they both happen simultaneously (Cannon-Bard Theory), or they are combined to result in an emotion (Two-Factor Theory). Get me?
JULIANNE WRIGHT
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When dealing with emotions i find each theory fascinating, i never knew the names and the true meanings of these theories. but in all i would have to say that i am more in favor with the James Lange theory I believe that emotion comes from psychological arousal. This theory pretty much applies to my everyday life. For instance my visit to the mall last saturday. i was walking through the mall typical girls days out when i glanced at the most horrid thing....it was a girl wearing a tube top with white polka dots and khaki cargo pants along with lime green LEG WARMERS....omg I know right pretty scary. The whole time i was smiling, but when I saw this horrid image a huge frown plastered along my face and my whole mood changed i went from HAPPY to ANGRY.. this can account for the James Lange theory i believe that this theory is the most accurate as well.
JULIANNE WRIGHT
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in response to Candace, first of i wanna say sorry for your mom, but i too agree with you even though i've read each of the theories and got a full understanding of each i still think the James Lange theory is the most accurate..i too believe smiling results to happiness or crying results to sadness...etc
i feel, dearly, that the james-lange theory can hold me in contempt for a while because of the fact that i smile to make myself feel better, or when i frown or look excited, i experience the emotion that corresponds with that physiological response.... it helps me calm down or bring my body to homeostasis when i feel enraged, or down on my luck.
im certain, that not just in my psychology class, people experience and will accept my statement into theres, but also will agree with this theory along with the other theories that correspond withg this theory, i hope that many if not few, enjoy my post and long live psychology :D
im gonna respond to richard, traitor, and have you ever noticed how when someon eelse smiles, you unwillingly smile and then things seem to be "lighter".... my point exactly that even though the two factor theory covers both cannon-bard and the james-lange theory, that the james lange theory, at its modt primitive sense is what occurs in everyones life every day....
The theory that makes the most sense to me is the Cannon-Bard theory. The reason I think it's the most accurate is because I strongly disagree in the James-Lange theory because I just dont believe that your happy because you smile, it just sounds a little ridiculous to me. However the Cannon-bard theory implies that you react as soon as you feel something for instance your heart starts to pound as your in fear, and neither causes the other its more of half and half and both complete the other simultaneously, which to me sounds more logical and correct. I remember when I left colombia after revisiting my family and I was getting on the airplane I was just thinking to myself that I wasnt going to see them for a very long time and I wasnt going to be in the place I love to be with the people I love and as I was leaving I started to miss them already and felt sad then began to cry.... (but time heals everything so im not that sad anymore).
Hey this is a response to lina... I know what you mean... I understand you completley, ive been in that situation before but its good to let it out. Although with me its just a little different I dont cry out of anger I just scream a little.. lol... but that happens a lot.
I BELIEVE THAT THE CANNAON BARD THEORY IS CORRECT BECUASE YOU FEEL AN EMOITION BEFORE YOU REACT FOR EXAMPLE WHEN MY GRANDMOTHER PASSED I FELT HEARTBROKEN WHICH LEAD TO MY TEARS AND EXTESIVE PAIN AND IN REACTION TO JAZZY I PARTIALLY AGREE WITH YOU TO SOME EXTENT BUT I DONT BELIEVE THAT YOU REACT BEFORE YOU FEEL ITS TAKES FEELING FOR REACTION.
Well although I know I’m late I figured it’s best to do the blog anyways. Sorry Mr. Jones.
Emotions:
This is the chapter I had to present. Some of the things that stayed with me from this chapter were the theories of emotion. For example Cannon-Bard theory that states that you must first experience physical symptoms, then, identify the emotion prior to feeling the actual emotion. Also, the James –Lange theory, which say they simultaneously occur hand in hand. IN other words, you either experience the emotion , for example sadness, you realize your sad then you start crying or vise versa your crying you realize your crying cause your sad. In my personal opinion I believe James-Lange theory is more plausible. Emotions occur way to fast for us to sit there and analyze it each time. Like I remember when I was younger I would see an animal die and instantly start crying then get really mad and eventually be indifferent to the situation. I later realized I went through various different sets of emotions at the same time when I find that I feel out of the norm I have to actually think what I’m feeling before identifying it as sadness or stress or whatever it may be.
Hey there people
Well, I know Mr. Jones is going to kill me for doing this blog so late but… better late then never. Right?
Ok, well let’s see. All the theories have some sort of truth to them, However, I think the one that is most effective, to me at least would be the one by Cannon-Bard Theory. According to this theory, the emotion originates in the Thalamus. Like one time (more like everytime) I was out doing something against my fathers wishes. The second he my phone rang and I saw his name on my caller ID my heart dropped but at the same time, I felt that fear of getting caught. It happens simultaneously. That’s what the Cannon-Bard theory states. It says that they are independently activated at the same time. Scary thought but it seems valid. I’m just saying.
Haha, I made Ines do her blog Anywho, I don’t believe in James-Lange so much but hey, whatever floats your boat. I mean, the thought of smiling and then being like… Oh wait! Hey I’m happy, that just doesn’t seem valid. But what ever floats your boat.
Well after reading Nancy's response i must say i agree with what she says as far as every theory playing its part in emotion.
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