Monica has had a very emotionally draining day, but she really isn't sure what she is feeling. After taking a quiet moment to herself, she starts to cry, and after observing this behaviour, she decides that she must be sad. This example of emotional recognition is most consistent with the:

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The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events. Monica observes her crying (a physiological response) and concludes she must be sad, aligning with this theory.

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