Walter Cannon Challenged the James-Lange Theory,criticizing It on Several Grounds

question 173

Multiple Choice

Walter Cannon challenged the James-Lange theory,criticizing it on several grounds.Which of the following is one of those criticisms?

• A) The James-Lange theory overemphasized the importance of physiological reactions.
• B) Cannon argued that the James-Lange theory failed to consider the importance of thoughts in emotional reactions.
• C) Cannon pointed out that bodily reactions are similar for many emotions,yet our subjective experience of various emotions is very different.
• D) The James-Lange theory described the nature of emotions but failed to explain how they occur.