The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that our emotions arise from physical changes in response to external stimuli. According to the theory, you experience emotion by interpreting your body's ...

The Cannon-Bard theory of emotion proposes that we feel emotions and physiological reactions, like heart racing or sweating, at the same time. Unlike other theories, it argues that these reactions are ...

“There is nothing as practical as a good theory” was Kurt Lewin’s (1943) way of asserting the value of theory in guiding research that addresses broad social problems. But psychological theory also ...

What is a theory of emotion? -- Problems for a theory of emotion -- Contemporary theories of emotions: a review -- Basic principles of the theory -- The concept of primary emotions -- The evolution of ...

Emotion regulation encompasses the processes by which individuals influence the onset, intensity, duration and expression of their emotional states. Core theoretical frameworks distinguish between ...