According to psychologist William James, the __________ component comes first in the overall experience of emotion.

A) physical
B) attitudinal
C) cognitive
D) behavioral

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist regarded as a founder of psychology in the United States, known for his work on pragmatism and the psychology of consciousness.

Physical Component

Aspects of something that are tangible or involve physical attributes or manifestations.

Attitudinal

Pertaining to attitudes, which are psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.