Which of the following facts about the James-Lange theory of emotions is true?
A) James was older than Lange, which is why his name came first in the theory.
B) James and Lange did not know each other, and proposed the same theory at the exact same time.
C) Lange was James's teacher, and he agreed to let James's name come first to forward his career.
D) James and Lange worked together for over 30 years before their theory was finally accepted in mainstream psychology.

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James and Lange independently proposed the same theory around the same time, but they did not know each other personally. Their theories were later combined into what is known as the James-Lange theory of emotion, which suggests that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion.

Which of the Following Facts About the James-Lange Theory of Emotions