"That race was too close to call!" cried the announcer. "It looked like the horses crossed the finish line at the exact same time!" What theory of emotions is being depicted?
A)James-Lange
B)Two-factor
C)Facial feedback hypothesis
D)Cannon-Bard

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The Cannon-Bard theory of emotion proposes that emotional responses occur simultaneously with physiological responses, such as increased heart rate or sweating. In this scenario, the announcer's emotional response of uncertainty and excitement is occurring at the same time as the visual cue of the close horse race. The James-Lange theory proposes that physiological responses lead to emotions, the Two-factor theory proposes that emotions arise from the interpretation of physiological arousal in conjunction with the situational context, and the facial feedback hypothesis proposes that facial expressions can influence emotions. None of these theories are as relevant to the given scenario as the Cannon-Bard theory.

"That Race Was Too Close to Call!" Cried the Announcer