Which statement best characterizes the James-Lange theory of emotion?

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The James-Lange theory suggests that physiological reactions such as laughing in response to an event precede the actual experience of emotion, such as feeling happy. Therefore, laughing at an event comes before the feeling of happiness according to this theory. Choice A is incorrect because it suggests that emotion causes a physical reaction, which is the opposite of the James-Lange theory. Choice B is incorrect because it focuses on the neural structures involved, but doesn't address the sequence of events proposed by the James-Lange theory. Choice D is incorrect because it suggests that laughter elicits happiness, which is not the focus of the James-Lange theory.

Which Statement Best Characterizes the James-Lange Theory of Emotion