Key readings in cognitive Psychology. All key readings are attached.
To what extent do cognitive factors play a role in the experience of emotion?
Taught sessions focused on the evidence underlying the original formulation of the Two Factor Theory and went on to consider subsequent relevant research and theory. In this
Seen essay you should first define “cognition” and “emotion”, then explain Schachter & Singer’s (1962) Two-Factor Theory and the evidence that underlies it based on the key reading of the first teaching session. But to answer the essay question you will need to outline some of the weaknesses of Two Factor Theory, with a focus on cognition rather than arousal, before considering how cognition is handled by the more recent theories of emotion discussed in the readings covered in the second and third teaching sessions Good answers will
(i) discuss the three or four most relevant readings from across the three teaching sessions rather than attempting to include all of the material covered;
(ii)focus on cognition;
(iii) demonstrate via the level of detail provided that the papers referenced have been read first-hand rather than relying on the summary provided in the PowerPoint slides;
(iv) evidence wider reading by including peer reviewed research not discussed in the teaching sessions.