Which of the following theories gives a central role to autonomic arousal?

A) James-Lange theory
B) Young-Helmholtz theory
C) signal-detection theory
D) psychometric theory

James-Lange Theory

The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that emotions arise from physiological reactions to events, implying that bodily responses precede and drive the subjective experience of emotions.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which includes physiological responses such as increased heart rate and sweating, typically in reaction to stress or excitement.

Signal-Detection Theory

A framework describing how individuals differentiate between informative signals and noise in the environment.