James-Lange theory
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of James-Lange theory
named after William James + Carl Lange (1834–1900), Danish psychologist
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Most people are rather impatient with the James-Lange theory, finding it wholly unsatisfactory, though unable to locate the trouble precisely.
From Psychology A Study Of Mental Life by Robert S. Woodworth
There are at least two sources which must be taken into account: the James-Lange theory of the emotions, and the Neo-Hegelian ethical theory.
From John Dewey's logical theory by Delton Thomas Howard
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 Louis Berman M.D.
The James-Lange theory is itself concerned with order and connection between emotional states, perceptions, and responses.
From John Dewey's logical theory by Delton Thomas Howard
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 Robert S. Woodworth
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