Which statement BEST reflects the James-Lange theory of emotion?
A) Our hearts race, we see a monster, we feel fear.
B) We see a monster, we feel fear, our hearts race.
C) We see a monster, our hearts race, we feel fear.
D) We feel fear, our hearts race, we see the monster.

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The James-Lange theory of emotion posits that physiological responses (like our heart racing) come first, followed by the subjective experience of feeling an emotion (like fear). Therefore, choice C reflects this order of events the most accurately: first we see the monster, then our hearts race, and then we feel fear.

Which Statement BEST Reflects the James-Lange Theory of Emotion