According to the James-Lange Theory

question 205

Multiple Choice

According to the James-Lange theory,

• A) emotional changes cause physiological changes in the body.
• B) our perceptions of our body changes contribute to the experience of emotion.
• C) females express their emotions more openly, but males experience them just as strongly.
• D) the hypothalamus is the most important part of the brain for the experience of emotion.

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Definitions:

Unconditional Positive Regard

An attitude of acceptance and respect on the part of an observer, no matter what a person says or does, especially in the context of client-centered therapy.

Empathic Understanding

The ability to comprehend and share another person’s thoughts and feelings, often considered a key element of emotional intelligence.

Joseph Wolpe

A psychotherapist known for developing systematic desensitization, a method used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders.

Anxiety Hierarchy

A structured list of stimuli or situations that provoke anxiety, arranged in order from the least to the most anxiety-inducing.