Seeing a snake, running away from it, then becoming frightened is the sequence of events postulated by the ________ theory.
A) Plutchik
B) James-Lange
C) Yerkes-Dodson
D) Cannon-Bard

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The James-Lange theory proposes that our emotional experiences are a result of physiological responses to stimuli. In this scenario, the sight of a snake would cause physical sensations of fear (such as increased heart rate and sweating), which would then lead to the experience of feeling frightened. The other theories listed do not directly relate to the sequence of events described.

Seeing a Snake, Running Away from It, Then Becoming Frightened