MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 196: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 196
8. According to the James-Lange Theory:
- A. motivation follows action.
- B. emotion follows physiologic arousal.
- C. physiologic arousal follows emotion.
- D. emotions are validated by inner dialogue.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The James-Lange Theory of Emotion posits that emotion is experienced after the body's physiological response to a stimulus (choice C is correct and choice B is wrong). Motivation is not part of the James-Lange theory (choice A is wrong), and neither is inner dialogue (choice D is wrong).