James-Lange Theory
Definition
The James-Lange theory proposes that our experience of emotion is a result of our awareness of our physiological responses to emotion-arousing stimuli.
Theoretical Perspectives
The James-Lange theory posits that emotional experiences arise from physiological arousal. This perspective suggests that we feel emotions after our body responds to a stimulus, not simultaneously.Study And Research Findings
Study and Research FindingsRelated terms
Stimulus: Any event or situation that evokes a response.
Arousal: A state of being awake and alert to one's surroundings; often associated with heightened physical activity or emotional excitement.
Awareness: Conscious knowledge or perception of something.
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AP Psychology - 7.3 Theories of Emotion
Practice Questions (1)
Which of the following experiments would provide the best testing of the James-Lange theory of emotions?
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