Describe the key concepts behind the James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, and two-factor theories of emotion. Provide examples for each

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: A good answer will include the following key points. Examples will vary.
? James-Lange— our physiological reactions to stimuli (the racing heart) precede and give rise to the emotional experience. For example, your heart is beating quickly because you drank too much coffee. As a result, you start feeling anxious.
? Cannon-Bard—emotions such as fear or happiness occur simultaneously with their physiological components. For example, you almost step on a rattlesnake while hiking and your heart starts racing at the same time you experience fear.
? Two-factor—the physiological response is given a cognitive label that forms the basis for the emotional experience. For example, you begin to cry, but because you interpret the crying as a positive reaction to a romantic movie, you feel happy, not sad.