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Theories of Emotion

Question 4 • TX-Psychology CR

Which of the following statements best reflects the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Answer
A
The experience of emotions depends on the autonomic arousal and on one's cognitive interpretation of that arousal.
B
Different patterns of autonomic activation lead to the experience of different emotions.
C
Emotions occur when the thalamus simultaneously sends signals to the cortex and to the autonomic nervous system.
D
Emotion develops because it helps to increase one’s survival.
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