Rick and Lindsey were on the same airplane during an emergency landing. They met at the airport while waiting for another airplane. Over the next 4 months they formed a long distance relationship. Lindsey says her heart races whenever she sees Rick. What theory best exemplifies this?

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Physiological arousal theory suggests that emotions are caused by the bodily responses to stimuli. In this case, Lindsey's racing heart when she sees Rick indicates her emotional response to seeing him.

Rick and Lindsey Were on the Same Airplane During an Emergency