Which theory of emotion predicts that 'we feel sad because we cry, rather than we cry because we feel sad'?
A) James-Lange theory
B) Cannon-Bard theory
C) Maclean's 'limbic brain' theory
D) Ortony's appraisal theory

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The James-Lange theory proposes that emotions are a result of bodily reactions to stimulus, meaning that we feel sad because we cry or feel happy because we smile. In other words, the theory suggests that our emotions are a response to our physical sensations.

Which Theory of Emotion Predicts That 'We Feel Sad Because