Asked by Jessika Martinez on Apr 29, 2024

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According to the James-Lange theory,when does the conscious experience of emotion occur

A)  independently of autonomic arousal
B)  simultaneously with autonomic arousal 
C)  before autonomic arousal
D)  after autonomic arousal

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion, implying that emotions result from bodily reactions.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which can trigger physiological changes such as increased heart rate or sweating, often in response to stress or excitement.

Conscious Experience

The total sum of thoughts, feelings, and awareness an individual has at any given moment, accessible to introspection.

  • Recognize and separate various emotional theories.
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Kayla EspinalMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
According to the James-Lange theory, the conscious experience of emotion occurs after the autonomic arousal. This means that our perception of a specific physiological response is what leads to the experience of an emotion.