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GATE 2023 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 34

Motivation, Emotion and Stress and Coping · Emotions: Nature and theories of emotions · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which one of the following theories states that emotion occurs as a result of physical arousal and labeling of the arousal based on cues from the surrounding environment?

  1. Ekman-Friesen theory
  2. Schachter-Singer theory
  3. James-Lange theory
  4. Cannon-Bard theory

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Correct answer: (B) Schachter-Singer theory

Explanation

The Schachter-Singer two-factor theory says that emotion = physiological arousal + a cognitive label drawn from the situation.