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This 3 page paper discusses motivation as it occurs in response to physiological response to an external event. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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phenomenon involving a number of factors. There is considerable difference in opinion, however, as to precisely what these factors are, how they interact with one another, and the sequence
of that interaction. The James-Lange theory of emotion and arousal is one theory that can be used to explain this relationship.
The James-Lange theory of emotion is so named because it was proposed independently by two separate psychologists (William James and Carl Lange) almost simultaneously. According to the
theory, emotion is the end product of physiological reaction (Palencik, 2007). Physiological reaction thus actually precedes emotion according to this theory and it occurs in response to some external
stimulus (Palencik, 2007; Canon, 1987). To clarify, the sequence of events is 1. External stimuli, 2. Physiological response to that stimuli, and 3. The manifestation of
emotion. In order for the James-Lange theory to be applicable in explaining motivation, we must regard motivation as an emotion.
The next step in the process would be to delineate what sort of external stimuli might ultimately motivate us. Such things as a due date on a term paper
or an unexpected phone call from a relative that is planning on making an unplanned visit might be excellent examples. Deadlines are imposed by such events and when we
think of deadlines we often become physiologically stressed. The reasons for that stress are many but they may relate to the fact that we have procrastinated in doing working
on a project in more manageable chunks. Instead or properly planning, subdividing the project into specific tasks, and working on them over time, we wait to the last minute.
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