According to the James-Lange theory,we experience emotion ________ we notice our physiological arousal.According to the Cannon-Bard theory we experience emotion ________ we become physiologically aroused.
A) before;before
B) before;after
C) after;at the same time as
D) at the same time as;after

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According to the James-Lange theory, we first experience physiological arousal, such as increased heart rate, and then we interpret that arousal as a specific emotion. In contrast, the Cannon-Bard theory suggests that emotional and physiological responses occur simultaneously, meaning we experience the emotion at the same time as we notice the physiological changes. Therefore, the best answer is C, as it accurately represents both theories.

According to the James-Lange Theory,we Experience Emotion ________ We Notice