Jay and Colette were on the same airplane during an emergency landing. They met at the airport while waiting for another airplane. Over the next four months, they formed a long-distance relationship. Colette says her heart races whenever she sees Jay. What theory best exemplifies this?

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The physiological arousal theory proposes that emotions arise from our interpretation of physiological arousal. In this case, Colette's racing heart is the physiological arousal, and her interpretation of it as excitement or love towards Jay leads to her feeling that way when she sees him.

Jay and Colette Were on the Same Airplane During an Emergency