According to the ________ theory, emotions are simply the cognitive representations of autonomic physiological and behavioral responses.
A)Cannon-Bard
B)common-sense
C)James-Lange
D)all of these

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The James-Lange theory proposes that emotions result from our interpretation of our physical experiences and reactions, meaning that our emotions are a cognitive response to physiological and behavioral changes. This theory suggests that when we experience something, our physical and behavioral responses contribute to the emotional experience. Therefore, emotions are not just the result of psychological or cognitive responses to a situation. The other options, Cannon-Bard and common-sense theories, suggest that emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously and do not have a cause-effect relationship.

According to the ________ Theory, Emotions Are Simply the Cognitive