SACE Psychology — Stage 2

Emotion Theories — Flashcards & Quiz

Theories of emotion attempt to explain how physiological arousal, cognition and behaviour combine to produce emotional experience. SACE Psychology Stage 2 covers three classic theories — James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, and Schachter-Singer's two-factor theory — along with cognitive appraisal models. You need to describe each and evaluate against experimental evidence.

Last updated: March 2026