Which of the following is not a valid criticism of the James-Lange theory of emotion?
A)Different patterns of bodily arousal produce different emotional states.
B)People experience emotion even after surgery makes it impossible for the brain to monitor visceral activities.
C)People experience emotion faster than the body's physiological reactions can produce them.
D)Stimulant drugs do not seem to cause specific emotional reactions.

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The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events. The criticism that different patterns of bodily arousal produce different emotional states actually supports the theory by suggesting that specific physiological patterns are associated with specific emotions. The other options (B, C, D) are valid criticisms that challenge the theory's premise by highlighting situations where emotions occur without the expected physiological changes or faster than those changes can happen.

Which of the Following Is Not a Valid Criticism of the James-Lange