Which of the Following Best Describes What Is Meant by the James-Lange

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what is meant by the James-Lange view of emotions?

• A) Emotions are a conscious mental reaction to real-world stimuli
• B) Emotions are socially-constructed concepts held in a shared culture
• C) Emotions are revealed to us through unique physiological patterns
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Pons

Portion of the brainstem between the medulla and midbrain.

Rhythmicity

The regular or cyclic pattern of occurrences, such as the heartbeat or breathing rates, within an organism.

Pontine Respiratory Group

A collection of neurons in the pons part of the brainstem that plays a critical role in controlling the rate and pattern of breathing.

Pre-Bötzinger Complex

A cluster of neurons in the brainstem involved in generating the respiratory rhythm, playing a critical role in breathing regulation.