Is psychology a natural science? A brief video explains William James's theory of psychology as it connects to physiology, known as the James-Lange Theory of Emotion, and his belief that the mind and body work together to create one's consciousness and perception.

Concepts

the brain, emotions, physiology

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use in a human anatomy and physiology class when discussing the connection between the brain and the rest of the body
• Have learners write a narrative essay about a physical and emotional reaction to a situation, using a strong amount of sensory language

Classroom Considerations

• Refer to the publisher's website for a full analysis of the text
• Comment section is open to the public

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses the example of a women facing a bear to describe the mental and physical reaction to an alarming situation
• Animations and steady pace make the video easy to understand

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.9 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.9