Ms Badalucco Psychology The JamesLange Theory of Emotions Do Now where do you think emotions come from What is emotion List 3 emotions With a partner determine if your emotions are positive or negative ID: 290985
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The James-Lange Theory of Emotions
Ms. BadaluccoPsychology
The James-Lange Theory of Emotions
Do Now: where do you think emotions come from?Slide2
What is emotion?
List 3 emotionsWith a partner, determine if your emotions are positive or negative
Positive emotions=approach behaviorNegative emotions=avoidance behavior
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What did William James say?
James argued that bodily reactions trigger emotions.The theory is called the James-Lange Theory because psychologist Carl Lange came to the same conclusions.
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Let’s try it out!
You will smile for 2 minutes, then you will frown for two minutes.You will record your emotional state after each.Ready
SetSmile!Ready Set Frown!
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Do you agree with James-Lange?
After this activity, would you say you agree or disagree with James-Lange’s Theory and WHY?
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What do the critics say?
Critics of the James-Lange Theory claim that different emotions, such as anger, sadness or fear are not necessarily associated with different physiological reactions.For example: fear and anger may cause the same physiological response.
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For Homework:
You will write a response to the James-Lange Theory.You will explain if you agree or disagree and why
.Be sure to fully explain your position.
The James-Lange Theory of Emotions