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
A)self-observation theory of emotion
B)behavioural theory of emotion
C)James-Lange theory of emotion
D)Cannon-Bard theory of emotion

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The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events. In this case, Monica identifies her emotion (sadness) after observing her physical response (crying), which aligns with the James-Lange theory's emphasis on the body's response preceding and defining emotional experience.

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