James-Lange Theory of Emotion

Medium Unit 7: Motivation, Emotion, Personality Emotion Theories

Emotions are complex psychological states that involve three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response. Various theories explain how emotions are generated and experienced. One widely discussed theory is the James-Lange theory, which postulates that physiological arousal precedes the emotional experience. According to this theory, experiencing an emotion begins with the perception of physiological changes, such as increased heart rate or sweating, followed by the conscious awareness of the associated emotional state.

Which of the following statements best describes a key feature of the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Emotional responses are primarily cognitive evaluations of a situation.

Physiological responses occur after the emotional experience.

Emotions are the result of learned behaviors and societal norms.

The experience of emotion is a direct result of physiological changes.

Emotions are universally expressed in the same way across all cultures.

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