James Lange Theory Of Emotion(p2)

Question 1

What is the James lange theory?

Answer 1

Suggests biological responce causes our emotions to feel a certain way

Event ->bio responce-> interpretation->emotion

Question 2

Evaluate the James lange theory of emotion

Answer 2

Pos-It explains how emotions can be controlled by controlling our physical responses

Neg-the theory struggles to explain how our Brain decides on which emotion to feel

Neg-its simplistic . Different emotions are processed differently