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According to the James-Lange theory of emotion:

Correct answer: B. Different patterns of autonomic activation lead to the experience of different emotions.

  • A. The experience of emotion depends on autonomic arousal and on one's cognitive interpretation of that arousal.
  • B. Different patterns of autonomic activation lead to the experience of different emotions.
  • C. Emotion occurs when the thalamus sends signals simulitaneously to the cortex and to the autonomic nervous system.
  • D. Emotions develop because of their adaptive value.

Explanation

James-Lange theory links distinct emotions to distinct patterns of bodily or autonomic activation, such as changes in heart rate or muscle tension. Option a describes the Schachter-Singer two-factor theory, while option c describes Cannon-Bard theory.

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