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The James-Lange Theory of emotions suggests that our physiological reactions to stimuli precede and shape our emotional experiences. It emphasizes the role of the peripheral nervous system in emotion generation, with William James focusing on the nervous system and Carl Lange on the cardiovascular system. The theory is contrasted with the Cannon-Bard Theory, which posits that emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously.
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The James-Lange Theory proposes that emotions are the result of physiological reactions in the body
Definition
Peripheralism is the concept that places emphasis on the peripheral nervous system's role in emotion generation
Examples
Peripheralism can be seen in examples such as the perception of a snake causing the body to tremble and the subsequent recognition of this trembling as fear
William James focused on the nervous system's role in mediating between perception of stimuli and emotional experience, while Carl Lange emphasized the cardiovascular system's influence
The Cannon-Bard Theory proposes that the experience of emotion and the corresponding physiological reactions occur simultaneously and independently of one another
Definition
The centralist stance of the Cannon-Bard Theory attributes a central role to the brain, particularly the thalamus, in the simultaneous processing of stimuli and the generation of both emotional and physiological responses
Criticisms
Critics argue that physiological responses can be too slow to explain the instantaneous nature of emotional experiences and that different emotions can produce similar physiological reactions
The James-Lange Theory underscores the importance of bodily responses in the genesis of emotions
The Cannon-Bard Theory emphasizes the simultaneous and independent nature of emotional and physiological processes
The ongoing dialogue between the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories has greatly influenced the field of psychological research on emotions
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The ______-______ Theory, developed by ______ ______ and ______ ______ ______, posits that physiological responses precede and shape our emotional experiences.
James-Lange
William
James
Carl Georg
Lange
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James-Lange Theory: Emotion Sequence
Stimulus perception -> Physiological response -> Emotion identification
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Example of James-Lange Theory
See snake -> Body trembles -> Recognize fear
