Alice,a sophomore in high school,is walking home from school.Jim,one of the "cool" upperclassman,approaches her and asks to walk with her.All of a sudden,she experiences a feeling of excitement and,at the exact same time,she notices that her heart is pounding.This sequence of events is MOST consistent with which theory of emotion?
A)Cannon-Bard
B)Skinner-Watson
C)James-Lange
D)LeDoux-Freud

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Cannon-Bard theory of emotion suggests that we experience physiological reactions and emotions simultaneously, not one causing the other. In this scenario, Alice experiences excitement and notices her heart pounding at the same time, which aligns with the Cannon-Bard theory.

Alice,a Sophomore in High School,is Walking Home from School