Walking through the dense woods, observing the fauna, John feels something grab him from the back. His heart and respiration rate spike. Immediately thereafter, he becomes very fearful. This sequence of events is best explained by which theory?

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The James-Lange theory proposes that physiological responses precede and cause emotions. In this scenario, John's physical sensation of being grabbed from the back (a physiological response) causes his emotional response of fear.

Walking Through the Dense Woods, Observing the Fauna, John Feels