Emotion Theories and Behaviorism ReviewOnline version Theories of Emotion/Behaviorism by DeAnna Bay-Markins 1 A man almost gets hit by a falling tree. He consecutively feels fright as he runs away. Which emotion theory best describes what happened in this situation? Written answer 2 A woman walks down the street and sees a large dog without a leash. She gets scared and runs the other direction. A man sees the same dog, feels no fear, and continues walking. Which emotion theory can best describe what occurred? Written answer 3 A woman crossing at a cross walk is almost struck by a car and immediately runs out of the way. Then she feels fright. Which emotion theory best accounts for this situation? Written answer 4 Is the following scenario operant or classical conditioning? -> A very bright (mildly painful) light is turned on a rat. The rat has learned that he can turn off the light by pressing a lever on the other side of his cage. As soon as the light comes on, the rat runs across the cage and presses the lever. Written answer 5 Is the following scenario operant or classical conditioning? -> Johnny has gotten into a habit of yelling “Bye, Mom” and then slamming the door very loudly in his hurry to leave for school in the morning. The door slam causes his mother to flinch. After several days of procedure, Johnny’s mother begins to flinch at the sound of her son’s word, “Bye, Mom.” Written answer 6 Is the following scenario operant or classical conditioning? -> Robert gets a ticket for driving under the influence that results in a $500 fine and suspension of his driving license. Written answer
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