AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt
The James–Lange theory of emotion claims that
A.physiological arousal precedes and causes emotion
B.arousal and emotion occur simultaneously
C.cognition labels the arousal
D.emotion requires no physiology
Explanation
Core Concept
We feel sad BECAUSE we cry — the body's response comes first and the brain reads it as emotion.
Correct Answer
Aphysiological arousal precedes and causes emotion
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