Describe the James-Lange theory and the Cannon-Bard theory. Give an example of a situation and explain how both theories would explain the emotional expression in this example

What will be an ideal response?


* The James-Lange theory states physiological changes precede and cause emotions.
* The Cannon-Bard theory states the thalamus relays information simultaneously to the cortex and to the sympathetic nervous system, causing emotional feelings and physiological changes to occur at the same time.
* The response should give an example of emotional expression and indicate how each theory would explain it.

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