What Is the Difference Between the James-Lange and the Cannon-Bard

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the James-Lange and the Cannon-Bard theories of emotion?

• A) The James-Lange theory believes that the emotion leads to physiological arousal and the Cannon-Bard theory believes that physiological arousal leads to the emotion.
• B) The James-Lange theory posits that a cognitive label is necessary for an emotional experience while the Cannon-Bard posits that emotional experiences are separate from cognitive interpretations.
• C) The James-Lange theory suggests that the thalamus is involved in relaying emotional information while the Cannon-Bard doesn't mention a role for the thalamus.
• D) The James-Lange theory argues that physiological arousal precedes the emotion whereas the Cannon-Bard theory argues that physiological arousal and the emotion occur simultaneously.

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