How might the James-Lange theory of emotion describe the relationship between fear and trembling?
A) Fear and trembling are unrelated.
B) We tremble and feel afraid simultaneously.
C) We tremble because we feel afraid.
D) We feel afraid because we tremble.

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The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion. In this case, trembling (a physiological response) occurs first, leading to the feeling of fear.

How Might the James-Lange Theory of Emotion Describe the Relationship