Gillian drinks a lot of coffee while studying all night.The caffeine in the coffee causes Gillian's heart to start racing and her hands to begin shaking.Suddenly,Gillian begins to feel fear and anxiety for no apparent reason.Gillian's experience is best explained by which theory of emotions?
A)Maslow's hierarchy of needs
B)James-Lange theory of emotion
C)facial feedback
D)Cannon-Bard theory

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The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion. In Gillian's case, the physical effects of caffeine (increased heart rate and shaking hands) precede and contribute to her feeling of fear and anxiety, aligning with the James-Lange theory.

Gillian Drinks a Lot of Coffee While Studying All Night