Understanding the James-Lange Theory of Emotion

In the field of psychology, emotions are configurations that can significantly affect a person's behavior, physiology, and thinking processes. One concept of emotion is the James-Lange Theory, which suggests that physiological arousal precedes the emotional experience. According to this theory, if a person encounters a dangerous situation, their body will react physically first (such as increasing heart rate), leading to the emotional experience of fear. This can be contrasted with other theories, such as the Cannon-Bard Theory, which proposes that emotional and physiological responses occur simultaneously.

Which of the following statements aligns with the James-Lange Theory of emotion?