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 run as a result of feeling the emotion of fear.
B)run and experience the emotion of fear as a result of the physical changes in their bodies.
C)experience fear, run, and as a result experience rapid breathing and increased heart rate.
D)be frozen in fear until the bear begins to grab the basket.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the James-Lange theory of emotions, the physiological response (e.g. increased heart rate, sweating, etc.) occurs before the experience of emotion. In this scenario, Tim and Margaret's physical response of running away will come first and then they will experience the emotion of fear as a result of their physical changes. Therefore, option B is the best answer.

Tim and Margaret Are Enjoying a Picnic on the Edge