PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Example. Suppose you are walking in the woods, and you see a grizzly bear. You begin to tremble, and your heart begins to race. The James-Lange theory proposes that you will interpret your physical reactions and conclude that you are frightened ("I am trembling.

Detailed explanation-2: -In contrast to the Cannon-Bard and James-Lange theories of emotion, the so-called “common sense” theory of emotion posits that someone has an emotional response, and this response triggers a physiological reaction. For example, someone can see a barking dog and consciously feel fear.

Detailed explanation-3: -The James-Lange theory of emotion postulates that emotions occur as a result of physical responses to events (physiological responses to stimuli directly cause subjective feelings).

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of the Two-Factor Theory You start sweating, and you label what you’re feeling as “anxious.” However, when you meet with them, they say they want to give you a raise. You are already physically aroused, but now, you cognitively label this feeling “excitement” as a result of the good news.