The James-Lange Theory of Emotion States That

question 27

Multiple Choice

The James-Lange theory of emotion states that

• A) to experience emotion is to be aware of our physiological responses to an emotion-arousing event.
• B) the expression of emotion reduces our level of physiological arousal.
• C) an emotion-arousing stimulus simultaneously triggers both physiological arousal and the subjective experience of emotion.
• D) to experience emotion we must be physically aroused and able to cognitively label the emotion.

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Definitions:

Rational Judgments

Decisions or opinions formed based on logic, reason, and factual analysis rather than emotions or intuition.

Bad Mood

A general feeling of being upset or unhappy, often temporary and influenced by external or internal factors.

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of a stressful event or situation.

Secondary Emotion

Emotions that are not primary and arise from the cognitive appraisal of a situation, often involving a combination of primary emotions and thought processes.