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Appraisal Theory of Emotion
Comparing the theories of emotion
This figure illustrates how Lazarus' appraisal theory differentiates from the James–Lange, Cannon–Bard, and Schachter–Singer theories of emotion.
Theories describing how a stimulus (for example a snake) leads to an emotion like fear. James-Lange Theory: Arousal (snake) leads to heart pounding and sweating, which leads to fear (emotion). Cannon-Bard Theory: Arousal (snake) leads to both heart pounding and sweating and fear simultaneously. Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory: Arousal (snake) leads to both heart pounding and sweating and a cognitive label (for example "I'm scared") simultaneously, and these together lead to fear. Lazarus' Cognitive-mediational theory: Arousal (snake) leads to appraisal, which leads to both fear and heart pounding and sweating.
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"CNX Psychology, Psychology. July 28, 2015."
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