Pacific College Theories of Emotion Phenomenon Descriptive Essay
Write a paper answering the following scenario: Due May 10
Imagine you are walking alone late at night and hear footsteps behind you.
Think about your emotional reaction to this situation. Consider the major theories of emotion: James-Lange theory, Cannon-Bard theory, and Schacter-Singer theory. From the perspective of these major theories of emotion, describe how each would predict the sequence of events that would occur as you experience a reaction to this situation. Please present a complete and thorough application for each theory.
The paper should be at least 2 full pages, double-spaced, and typed with 12 point font with 1 inch margins. Please be sure to thoroughly present each theory. In applying each theory, first start off providing a brief explanation of the theory and then apply the concepts of the theory to the scenario. The paper should also include an introduction and conclusion.
Please be sure to review the Grading Rubric below to ensure you understand how this assignment will be graded. Click on ‘view longer description’ to view the full description of the grading criteria. Please use Chapter 9 as a resource to complete this assignment.
Tips for this assignment:
- Please use the scenario above. Please do not apply the theories to any other scenarios or examples in your paper.
- Make sure your paper is at least 2 pages, double spaced with 12 point font and 1 inch margins.
- Be sure your paper is organized. Please follow the following format:
- Introduction – Introduce the topic.
- James Lange theory – Start off explaining the theory, present all of the different stages of the theory. Then apply the theory to the scenario. At each step/stage give a full and complete application.
- Cannon-Bard theory – Start off explaining the theory, present all of the different stages of the theory. Then apply the theory to the scenario. At each step/stage give a full and complete application.
- Schachter – Singer theory – Start off explaining the theory, present all of the different stages of the theory. Then apply the theory to the scenario. At each step/stage give a full and complete application.
- Conclusion – Conclude the paper.
