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James-Lange theory

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James-Lange theory [ˈdʒeɪmzˈlɑːŋgə]
n
(Psychology) Psychol a theory that emotions are caused by bodily sensations; for example, we are sad because we weep
[named after William James (1842-1910), US philosopher and psychologist + Carl Lange (1834-1900), Danish psychologist]
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In another strand of thought, the James-Lange theory of human emotions has been widely discussed in psychology.
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