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Murray-Close, Dianna – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 2013
Developmental psychologists have become increasingly interested in how psychophysiological processes relate to adolescent peer functioning. This review discusses advances in the study of the psychophysiology of adolescent peer relations, with a focus on how the autonomic and neuroendocrine systems relate to antisocial behavior, victimization, and…
Descriptors: Developmental Psychology, Peer Relationship, Psychophysiology, Adolescents
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Schoen, Sarah A.; Miller, Lucy Jane; Brett-Green, Barbara; Hepburn, Susan L. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2008
This study (1) explored the feasibility of using electrodermal activity (EDA) to characterize the arousal and sensory reactivity of children with high functioning autism (HFA) and Asperger's Syndrome (AS), (2) determined the reliability of electrodermal measures and (3) described the variability of EDA in this sample. Forty children with HFA and…
Descriptors: Psychological Evaluation, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Reliability
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James, William – Psychological Review, 1994
Reviews the theories of C. Lange and William James on emotional consciousness, affirming it to be the effect of organic changes which express emotion. The name emotion might be considered to connote organic excitement as the distinctive feature of the state. (SLD)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Arousal Patterns, Emotional Experience, Emotional Response
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Pressman, Sarah D.; Cohen, Sheldon – Psychological Bulletin, 2005
This review highlights consistent patterns in the literature associating positive affect (PA) and physical health. However, it also raises serious conceptual and methodological reservations. Evidence suggests an association of trait PA and lower morbidity and of state and trait PA and decreased symptoms and pain. Trait PA is also associated with…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Physical Health, Older Adults, Arousal Patterns
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Ellsworth, Phoebe C. – Psychological Review, 1994
The complex ideas of William James on emotion were oversimplified during his lifetime, with his emphasis on the interpretation of the stimulus largely overlooked. Damaging scientific consequences of this mischaracterization are described. (SLD)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Arousal Patterns, Emotional Experience, Emotional Response
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Lang, Peter J. – Psychological Review, 1994
This article traces the origin of the James-Lange theory of emotion, considers differences in their thinking, and assesses early criticisms and debate. Research on physiological patterns in emotion is reviewed. New paths for emotion research are outlined and homage is paid to the inspiration of William James. (SLD)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Arousal Patterns, Attribution Theory, Cognitive Processes