James-Lange theory

British  

/ ˈdʒeɪmzˈlɑːŋɡə /

noun

1. psychol a theory that emotions are caused by bodily sensations; for example, we are sad because we weep

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Etymology

Origin of James-Lange theory

named after William _James + Carl Lange (1834–1900), Danish psychologist

Example Sentences

There is nothing in all this that speaks either for or against the James-Lange theory.

From Psychology A Study Of Mental Life by Woodworth, Robert S.

In any case, there is no denying the service done by the James-Lange theory in calling attention to bodily sensations as real components of the conscious emotional state.

From Psychology A Study Of Mental Life by Woodworth, Robert S.

For emotions we shall accept a modified James-Lange theory, supplementing it by the developments of science since their day.

From The Foundations of Personality by Myerson, Abraham

But we may note that the James-Lange theory of an emotion regards it as a consciousness of the very changes in the organism adrenalin causes.

From The Glands Regulating Personality by Berman, Louis, M.D.

What psychology has to say about emotions—the James-Lange theory, for instance—is absolutely incomprehensible for us psychoanalysts, and cannot be discussed.

From A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis by Freud, Sigmund