Comparing Hi-Lang Theory And Joseph Ledoux's Model Of Fear

Sean, your thread wowed me! I am so taken back by your attention to detail! I rarely use an exclamation point when writing, but wow! I neglected to be more precise concerning my findings and my hypothesis. I too experienced a lack of interest and enthusiasm by particularly the older participants. I placed my twin granddaughters in opposing groups. Ann was in B and she was not a happy camper; however, Gwen was in A. Gwen had a smile on her face and said, “Mema, you know that song you listen to a lot, I love the flower girl (The Rain, The Park, and Other Things by the Cowsills), well I heard that in my mind while I was smiling with the pencil in my mouth. Kids are so terrific!

In regards to hypotheses, the James-Lang theory and the Cannon-Bard theory is partially correct; however, I subscribe to the Joseph LeDoux’s dual-pathway model of fear. According to this model of fear, the brain uses two pathways to process fear messages. In the example of walking in the woods and seeing a curved object in the bush, LeDoux posits that:

Fear messages are first processed in the thalamus and then branch off along two different pathways. One pathway, a “low road,”

For example, elevators, small rooms without windows, driving in a small car at night, or restroom facilities on airplanes create anxiety. Since my anxiety is alleviated when the end result is received with the all is well outcome, I would assign this to LeDoux’s dual-pathway model of fear. I would assign my worst fear to the Cannon-Bard theory because I fear this and react profoundly. I avoid being a passenger when traveling by car. I have been involved in several car accidents in which none was my fault. As a passenger, when I see a car coming toward the car I am in or when turning left at a light, I literally freeze; consequently, my heart races, my body stiffens, at times I have fainted, and often I am in a state of absolute