Which Statement Best Reflects the James-Lange Theory of Emotion

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which statement best reflects the James-Lange theory of emotion?

• A) Our hearts race, we see a monster, we feel fear.
• B) We see a monster, we feel fear, our hearts race.
• C) We see a monster, our hearts race, we feel fear.
• D) We feel fear, our hearts race, we evaluate the monster.

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Definitions:

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