Which theory suggests that our emotions arise as a result of our physical reactions, such as feeling fear because we flee or anger because we attack?

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The James-Lange theory proposes that emotions occur because of physiological responses to stimuli—for example, we feel afraid because we run away, or angry because we strike. This contrasts with other theories like Cannon-Bard, which argue emotions and bodily reactions happen simultaneously.

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Which theory suggests that our emotions arise as a result of our physical reactions, such as feeling fear because we flee or anger because we attack?

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