2. Three classic theories of emotion attempt to organize the relationships between physical reactions and conscious awareness of emotions. The JamesLange theory suggests that autonomic responses are used as cues for the recognition of emotional states. The Cannon-Bard theory suggests that both physical reactions and recognition of an emotional state occur simultaneously and independently. The Schachter-Singer two-factor theory suggests that physical reactions contribute to a general arousal, which leads to an assessment of an emotional state based on context. Contemporary theories of emotion emphasize the complex interactions of physical and emotional states and the existence of learned somatic markers. (LO1)