As Juanita saw the headlights coming directly at her through the fog on the highway her blood pressure rose quickly, and she felt her heart pounding.These reactions are part of the:
A)expressive reaction in Juanita's emotional experience
B)physiological response in Juanita's emotional experience
C)subjective experience of Juanita's emotional experience
D)cognitive appraisal of Juanita's emotional experience

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The rise in blood pressure and pounding heart are physiological responses, which are part of the bodily changes that occur during emotional experiences. Choice A (expressive reaction) would refer to Juanita's external display of her emotions, such as facial expressions or body language, which is not mentioned in the scenario. Choice C (subjective experience) and Choice D (cognitive appraisal) are also not mentioned in the scenario.

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