The James-Lange Theory

Question 1

Explain the Classical Theory of Emotion.

Answer 1

Stimulus —> Feeling Emotion —> Physiological Response

Question 2

Explain the The James-Lange Theory.

Answer 2

James-Lange’s theory suggests that witnessing an external stimulus leads to a physiological response that will guide to an emotional state.

Stimulus —> Physiological Response —> Feeling Emotion

Question 3

What are some critiques to the James-Lange’s theory?

Answer 3

1. Removing the connections between organs and nervous system, doesn’t change emotions;
2. Same reactions different emotions;
3. Internal organs are rather sensitive;
4. Physical changes are too slow;
5. Creation physical changes doesn’t cause such emotions.

Question 4

Explain the Cannon-Bard Theory.

Answer 4

Centrist theory and simoultaneous reactions.

Stimulus —> Physiological Response and Feeling Emotion

Question 5

Explain the Schacter and Singer’s Two-Factor Theory.

Answer 5

This theory builds on the James-Lange hyphotesis by adding the cognitive label factor. Emotions are a result both of the physiological response and cognitive interpretation.

Stimulus —> Physiological Response and Cognitive Label —> Feeling Emotion

Question 6

Explain the Damasio’s Neo-Jamesian Theory of Emotion.

Answer 6

This theory builds on the James-Lange hyphotesis by incorporating the somatic marker indecision making and emotion.

Stimulus —> Physiological Response —> Somatic Marker —> Feeling Emotion

Question 7

What are Somatic Markers?

Answer 7

Somatic Marker are past event associated with certatin physiological reponses.