Psychology in Modules
Psychology in Modules
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781319050610
Author: David G. Myers, C. Nathan DeWall
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Concept introduction: The James–Lange theory is a hypothesis on the basis of the nature of emotions. The James–Lange theory is one of the most basic theories of emotion in modern psychology. This idea was independently developed by the psychologist, William James and the Danish physiologist, Carl Lange.

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Correct answer: The James-Lange theory of emotions maintains that a physiological response happens BEFORE we know what we are feeling.

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The James–Lange theory hypothesize that an emotion is experienced by a person only after the occurrence of a physiological manifestation in the body. According to this theory, when a person gets an arousal on an event, some physiological manifestations are created in our body (increased heart beat, excess perspiration, muscular tension, and so on) by the action of autonomic nervous system. After the event of physical changes, the brain interprets these reactions as emotions.

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