Monica has had a very emotionally draining day, but she is not really sure what she is feeling. She takes a quiet moment to herself and starts to cry. After observing this bodily reaction, she decides that she must be sad. This example of emotional recognition is most consistent with the ________ theory of emotion.
A) drive-reduction
B) two-factor
C) James-Lange
D) Cannon-Bard

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The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that our bodily reactions (such as crying) lead to the experience of emotion (in this case, sadness). Therefore, Monica's recognition of her sadness through her bodily reaction is consistent with this theory. The other theories do not focus on bodily reactions as the primary way of experiencing emotions.

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