Overview
The James Lange Theory is a significant psychological theory that connects emotions to physiological responses. It posits that we experience emotions as a result of our body's reactions to stimuli, such as increased heart rate or sweating. This theory was groundbreaking in its time, as it shifted th...
Key Terms
Example: Feeling happy when receiving good news.
Example: Sweating when nervous.
Example: Regulating heart rate and digestion.
Example: Feeling anxious leads to increased heart rate, which can increase anxiety.
Example: Feeling fear and having a racing heart at the same time.
Example: Feeling excited after interpreting a racing heart as excitement.
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