Because Lola's mouth is dry,her hands are sweaty,and her heartbeat has increased,she experiences the emotion of "fear." This is consistent with ____ theory of emotion.

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James's peripheral theory of emotion suggests that physiological reactions (like a dry mouth, sweaty hands, and increased heartbeat) occur first, and then these reactions are interpreted as specific emotions (in this case, fear).

Because Lola's Mouth Is Dry,her Hands Are Sweaty,and Her Heartbeat