You are walking down a deserted alley in a high-crime area, and you hear a sudden noise to your left.You run wildly to your right for six blocks, and then you experience a huge rush of fear.This set of events is best described by which theory of emotion?
A)the James-Lange theory
B)the common sense theory
C)cognitive theory
D)the Cannon-Bard theory

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The James-Lange theory suggests that physiological arousal occurs first, followed by the emotional experience. In this scenario, the running (physiological response) occurs before the rush of fear (emotion).

You Are Walking Down a Deserted Alley in a High-Crime