AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The James-Lange theory of emotion states that
A
the expression of emotion reduces our level of physiological arousal
B
to experience emotion is to be aware of our physiological responses to an emotion-arousing event.
C
to experience emotion we must be physically aroused and able to cognitively label the emotion
D
cognitive experiences of emotion determine the extent of our physiological arousal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, our experience of an emotion is the result of the arousal that we experience. This approach proposes that the arousal and the emotion are not independent, but rather that the emotion depends on the arousal.

Detailed explanation-2: -James-Lange theory of emotion (1880s) proposed that bodily changes come first and form the basis of an emotional experience. Thus, emotions are caused by bodily sensations (you become happier when you smile, you are afraid because you run).

Detailed explanation-3: -The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that our emotional experiences occur because we are aware of our physiological responses to emotionally-charged stimuli.

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