Steven is paralyzed from the neck down and does not experience the autonomic responses that usually accompany fear. Despite this injury, he continues to experience fear. Which theory of emotion is contradicted by this observation?
A) Cannon-Bard
B) Two-factor theory
C) James-Lange theory
D) Physiological theory

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The James-Lange theory proposes that emotions result from the experience of physiological reactions to stimuli. However, since Steven is paralyzed from the neck down and cannot experience the autonomic responses that usually accompany fear, the James-Lange theory would be contradicted by his continued experience of fear.

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