Kiefer is taking acting classes.His instructor is using Stanislavski's "method-acting" technique, which encourages actors to imitate the behavior of someone feeling that emotion.When Kiefer is playing a scene where his character is sad, his instructor may suggest that he cry in order to feel sadness."Method acting" is most consistent with which of the following?

A) cannon-Bard theory
B) james-Lange theory
C) yerkes-Dodson law
D) self-determination theory

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Carlos Quinones · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The James-Lange theory proposes that emotions are a result of physiological reactions to stimuli. In method-acting, the instructor is suggesting that Kiefer physically imitate the behavior of someone feeling sad in order to experience the emotion. This is consistent with the James-Lange theory, which emphasizes the role of bodily reactions in the experience of emotions.

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