According to the James-Lange theory of emotions,one's conscious experience of emotion results from one's perception of
A) others' emotions.
B) autonomic arousal.
C) skin conductancy.
D) tension in the facial muscles.

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According to the James-Lange theory of emotions, emotions are the result of physiological changes or emotional reactions in response to a stimulus. Specifically, emotions are thought to arise from our perception of the physiological changes associated with the emotion, such as increased heart rate or sweating. Therefore, choice B, autonomic arousal, is the best answer.

According to the James-Lange Theory of Emotions,one's Conscious Experience of Emotion