In What Way Is the James-Lange Theory Similar to the Two-Factor

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Multiple Choice

In what way is the James-Lange theory similar to the Two-Factor theory of emotion?

• A) They both believe that physiological arousal precedes the emotional experience.
• B) They both believe that cognitive labels for the physiological arousal are needed before an emotion can be experienced.
• C) They both place emphasis on the thalamus as a relay centre for emotional information.
• D) They both agree that negative emotions are processed much faster than positive emotions.

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