Mrs. James feels sad. She asks her husband William for his advice on how she can reduce her feelings of melancholy. If William James is the famous psychologist and co-developer of the James-Lange theory of emotion, he should probably suggest that his wife

a. start smiling and giggling.
b. tell him about her problems.
c. visit a hospital that treats AIDS patients.
d. try estrogen therapy.


Answer: a. start smiling and giggling.

Psychology

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