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Walter Cannon: Stress & Fight or Flight Theories
1. What led Walter Cannon to his discovery of the fight or flight response?
2. What happens to the human body when it's confronted by a perceived or real threat?
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About This Quiz & Worksheet
Walter Cannon discovered the fight or flight response, and this quiz/worksheet combo will help you test your understanding of the man. You'll be assessed on your understanding of Cannon's theories and the effects of the fight or flight response.
Quiz & Worksheet Goals
In these assessments you'll be tested on your understanding of:
- Work and theories of Walter Cannon
- Function of the fight or flight response
- Disorders of the fight or flight response
Skills Practiced
- Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related psychology lesson
- Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define main phrases, such as acute stress response and post-traumatic stress disorder
- Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding Walter Cannon's theories
- Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about the fight or flight response
Additional Learning
To learn more about psychology, review the accompanying lesson called Walter Cannon: Stress & Fight or Flight Theories. This lesson covers the following objectives:
- Learn about the work and theories of Walter Cannon
- Understand the fight or flight response
- Know malfunctions of the fight or flight response
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16 in chapter 7 of the course:
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- Theories of Emotion: James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, Two-Factor & Facial Feedback Hypothesis 6:15
- Fight or Flight Response: Definition, Physiology & Examples 6:59
- Understanding Stress: Eustress, Distress & Coping Strategies 3:57
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- Introspection: Definition & Explanation
- Misattribution Theory: Definition & Explanation 4:36
- Paired Association: Definition & Explanation
- Robert Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions 6:05
- Walter Cannon: Stress & Fight or Flight Theories 6:24
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