Which of the Following Research Findings Would Be Consistent with the James-Lange

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research findings would be consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

• A) Facial expressions of emotion inhibit the conscious experience of emotion.
• B) Distinctly different patterns of brain activity are associated with distinctly different emotions.
• C) People with spinal cord injuries experience a considerable increase in the intensity of their angry feelings.
• D) All of these statements are consistent with the James-Lange theory.

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Definitions:

Awareness

The state or ability to perceive, feel, or be conscious of events, objects, or sensory patterns.

Self-Regulation

The ability of an individual or organization to monitor and control their behaviors, actions, or thoughts to achieve certain goals.

Discrepancy

A lack of compatibility or uniformity that leads to a difference between two or more things, such as expectations versus reality.

Vicarious Learning

The method of acquiring knowledge by watching the behaviors of others and the results of those behaviors, instead of by personal experience.