Walking down a dark, deserted street, Brian suddenly hears footsteps behind him. He starts to sweat and begins to run down the street, interpreting his sweating and running as an indication of fear. This particular description of an emotional experience MOST directly agrees with which theory of emotion?

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The James-Lange theory of emotion proposes that emotional experiences are a result of physiological reactions, such as sweating and running, that precede and determine the cognitive and emotional response to a situation. In this scenario, Brian's physiological response of sweating and running is interpreted as fear, which is consistent with the James-Lange theory.

Walking Down a Dark, Deserted Street, Brian Suddenly Hears Footsteps