Tim and Margaret are enjoying a picnic on the edge of a large forest. Suddenly, a huge black bear invades their space and heads for the picnic basket. According to the James Lange theory of emotions, the couple will
A) experience fear and then run as a result of feeling the emotion of fear.
B) run away and then experience the emotion of fear as a result of the physical changes in their bodies.
C) experience fear, run, and as a result experience more fear.
D) be frozen in fear until the bear begins to grab the basket.

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According to the James Lange theory of emotions, emotions are the result of physiological reactions to events. In this scenario, Tim and Margaret would first experience physical changes (like increased heart rate) from running away, and then interpret these changes as the emotion of fear.

Tim and Margaret Are Enjoying a Picnic on the Edge