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Deontae Monroe
on Dec 18, 2024Verified
The James-Lange theory considers emotions to be BEST explained as:
A) cognitive interpretations of physiological states.
B) physiological reactions to cognitive states.
C) cognitive interpretations of emotional reactions.
D) emotional reactions based on cognitive interpretations.
James-Lange Theory
A theory of emotion asserting that emotions are the result of physiological reactions to events.
Physiological States
Various conditions of the body or its parts associated with normal or abnormal health and functioning.
Emotional Reactions
Emotional reactions are immediate and involuntary responses to external events or internal thoughts, which can encompass a wide range of feelings such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear.
- Contrast the different theoretical perspectives on emotion.
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Learning Objectives
- Contrast the different theoretical perspectives on emotion.