Overview
The Schachter-Singer Theory, also known as the Two-Factor Theory of Emotion, emphasizes the interplay between physiological arousal and cognitive labeling in the experience of emotions. According to this theory, when we encounter a stimulus, our body reacts physically, and we then interpret these ph...
Key Terms
Example: When scared, your heart races, indicating physiological arousal.
Example: Feeling your heart race and labeling it as excitement.
Example: Happiness, sadness, anger, and fear are all emotions.
Example: A loud noise in a dark alley may trigger fear due to context.
Example: Arousal theory explains why we feel nervous before a big presentation.
Example: Feeling joy when receiving good news.
Related Topics
James-Lange Theory
This theory posits that emotions result from physiological reactions to events.
intermediateCannon-Bard Theory
This theory suggests that emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously but independently.
intermediateEmotion Regulation
The study of how individuals manage and respond to their emotional experiences.
advancedCognitive Appraisal Theory
This theory focuses on how individuals evaluate and interpret situations to determine their emotional responses.
intermediateKey Concepts
Physiological ArousalCognitive LabelingEmotional ExperienceContextual Influence