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).

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