MEP - Theories of Emotion Lesson

Learning Targets:

• Compare and contrast major theories of emotion. 
• Describe how cultural influences shape emotional expression, including variations in body language.

AP psychology course and exam description, effective fall 2020. (n.d.). https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ap-psychology-course-and-exam-description.pdf

Theories of Emotion

For the AP exam, you will be responsible for knowing several different theories that try to explain how and why we experience emotion. View the presentation below to learn about the theories. For each theory, it is important to understand the order of the physiological and emotional responses that occur in response to stimuli.

Theories of Emotion

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Additional Theories of Emotion

 

In addition to viewing the presentation above, please take a moment to view this video on emotional theories.

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