Kiefer is taking acting classes.His instructor is using Stanislavski's "method acting" technique,which encourages actors to imitate the behavior of someone feeling that emotion.When Kiefer is playing a scene where his character is sad,his instructor may suggest that he cry in order to feel sadness."Method acting" is most consistent with which of the following?

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The James-Lange theory suggests that emotions arise from physiological arousal, and the individual's interpretation of that arousal. In this case, Kiefer's instructor is encouraging him to physically imitate the behavior of someone feeling sad in order to feel that emotion, which aligns with the James-Lange theory.

Kiefer Is Taking Acting Classes