Jack Westin MCAT Podcast AAMC Psych Outline: Emotion
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Sep 15, 2021 Delve into the complexities of human emotions and discover how they interact with our bodies. Learn about the three key components of emotion: cognitive, physiological, and behavioral, and how they shape our experiences. Explore fascinating theories like James-Lange and Schachter-Singer to understand the interplay between physical stimuli and feelings. Hear about the impact of medications on emotions and why it's essential for healthcare professionals to embrace emotional wellness. This discussion provides valuable insights for aspiring medical students.
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Components of Emotion and Their Relationship
- Emotions have cognitive, physiological, and behavioral components.
- The physiological response often precedes or occurs simultaneously with the emotional response, contrary to common belief.
James-Lange Theory
- The James-Lange theory suggests that physiological responses cause emotions.
- This means a stimulus causes a physiological response, which then causes the emotion.
Cannon-Bard Theory
- The Cannon-Bard theory posits that the stimulus causes both the physiological response and emotion independently.
- These occur through separate pathways, not a causal relationship.