Which Statement Best Reflects the James-Lange Theory of Emotion

question 80

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 see the monster.

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Definitions:

Convergent Thinking

A cognitive process involving the focusing on a finite number of solutions or answers to a specific problem, often associated with logical and analytical thinking.

Temporal and Parietal Lobes

Brain regions responsible for processing auditory information and spatial navigation, respectively.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain associated with decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Intelligence A

Hebb’s term for innate intellectual potential, which is highly heritable and cannot be measured directly.