Malcolm is reading a mystery novel, and as the action builds he finds he is breathing more quickly than usual, and he feels like his stomach is tied in knots. These reactions are part of the
A) objective component in Malcolm's emotional experience.
B) physiological component in Malcolm's emotional experience.
C) cognitive component in Malcolm's emotional experience.
D) behavioral component in Malcolm's emotional experience.

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Malcolm's increased breathing and stomach knots are physical reactions that are part of the physiological component of his emotional experience. This is the part of emotion that involves changes in the body such as heart rate, sweating, and muscle tension.

Malcolm Is Reading a Mystery Novel, and as the Action