Which theory of emotion proposes that stimuli cause physiological changes in our bodies and emotions result from those physiological changes?
A) Cannon-Bard
B) James-Lange
C) Schachter-Singer
D) cognitive appraisal

Question

Which theory of emotion proposes that stimuli cause physiological changes in our bodies and emotions result from those physiological changes?
A) Cannon-Bard 
B) James-Lange 
C) Schachter-Singer
D) cognitive appraisal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory proposes that emotions are the result of physiological changes in response to external stimuli. In other words, we first experience a physical reaction to a stimulus and then interpret those physical changes as an emotion.

Which Theory of Emotion Proposes That Stimuli Cause Physiological Changes