Asked by Willy Macharia on Jun 10, 2024

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Which of the following suggests that you would not experience intense anger unless you were first aware of your racing heart or other symptoms of physiological arousal?

A) the spillover effect
B) the James-Lange theory
C) the two-factor theory
D) the Cannon-Bard theory

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions arise from physiological reactions to events, rather than causing those reactions.

Physiological Arousal

The body's response to a stimulus, involving increased activity in various systems, such as heart rate and adrenaline production.

Intense Anger

A powerful emotion characterized by strong feelings of dissatisfaction, frustration, or hostility.

  • Comprehend theories of emotional arousal and their implications on behavior.
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waleed ahmedJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The James-Lange theory proposes that our emotions are a result of our physiological reactions to a stimulus. According to this theory, we would need to first experience physical arousal (such as a racing heart) before we can identify and label the emotion as anger.