Which of the following research findings would be consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?
A) Facial expressions of emotion inhibit the conscious experience of emotion.
B) Distinctly different brain circuits are associated with distinctly different emotions.
C) People with spinal cord injuries experience a considerable increase in the intensity of their angry feelings.
D) All of these statements are consistent with the James-Lange theory.

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The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion and that different emotions are associated with different physiological responses. Thus, finding that distinctly different brain circuits are associated with distinctly different emotions would be consistent with this theory, as it implies a physiological basis for the differentiation of emotions.

Which of the Following Research Findings Would Be Consistent with the James-Lange