Which sequence of events in emotional responses is characteristic of the James-Lange theory of emotion?
A) stimulus à emotion à physiological change.
B) stimulus à physiological changes à emotion
C) physiological changes à stimulus à emotion
D) stimulus à emotion AND physiological changes (simultaneous)
E) emotion à stimulus à physiological changes

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The James-Lange theory of emotion proposes that physiological changes precede emotional experiences. Therefore, according to this theory, a stimulus first triggers physiological changes, such as increased heart rate or sweating, and then the individual experiences an emotion in response to those changes. Option B represents this sequence of events, where the stimulus results in physiological changes, followed by the experience of an emotion.

Which Sequence of Events in Emotional Responses Is Characteristic of the James-Lange