Question

Which theory of emotion supports the idea that physiological arousal could occur without emotion? (Site 1)

Answer 1

The theory of emotion that supports the idea that physiological arousal can occur without the experience of emotion is the **James-Lange theory**. This theory posits that physiological responses occur first in response to a stimulus, and the perception of these physiological changes leads to the experience of emotion. According to this view, it is possible to have physiological arousal without the corresponding emotional experience if the brain does not interpret those physiological changes in an emotional context. This implies that while physiological responses can occur independently, emotion arises from the interpretation of those responses.