AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which best describes the James-Lange Theory of Emotions?
A
occurs when we engage in behaviors in order to obtainrewards or incentives such as money
B
examined reasons for obesity in humans
C
says that bodily reactions form the basis for labeling andexperiencing emotions
D
according to Maslow, a need that must be met in orderto survive
E
says that our interpretation of a situation is the mostimportant aspect of how we experience it
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that physical changes in the body happen first, which then leads to the experience of emotion. Essentially, emotions stem from your interpretation of your physical sensations. For example, your heart beating wildly would lead you to realize that you are afraid.

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 suggests that emotions are the result of physical changes in the body. According to James and Lange, our body’s responses to an emotional event-such as a racing heart rate or sweating, for example-are what make up our emotional experience.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which statement best illustrates the James-Lange theory of emotion? Laugh and you will be happy.

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