In this article we will discuss about:- 1. The Nature of Emotions- Some Contrasting Views 2. The Biological Basis of Emotions 3. The External Expression of Emotion- Outward Signs of Inner Feelings 4. Emotion and Cognition- How Feelings Shape Thought and Thought Shapes Feelings 5. Culture and Emotion 6. Subjective Well-Being- Some Thoughts on Personal Happiness. Contents: The Nature of [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to James-Lange Theory 2. Arguments for James-Lange Theory 3. Criticism. Introduction to James-Lange Theory: Psychologists do not agree about the importance of psychological changes in an emotional state. The behaviourists place much emphasis on the physiological changes due to emotion and do not give any credence, whatsoever to the mental responses. [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Emotional Development in Infants 2. Emotional Development during Childhood 3. Emotional Development in Adolescence. Emotional Development in Infants: The emotional element is present in the child from his birth, as is evident from his crying and vigorous movement of body parts. These movements bear adequate evidence to the presence of emotion at [...]