Whenever she sees Dylan, Madison's heart beats faster and she gets a trembling feeling inside. Madison now believes that she must be in love with Dylan. Which theory of emotion does this example illustrate?
A) the cognitive-appraisal theory
B) the facial feedback hypothesis
C) the James-Lange theory
D) Walter Cannon's flight-or-fight theory

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The example given suggests that Madison experiences a physical response (her heart beating faster and feeling trembling) and interprets it as love for Dylan. This is consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion, which suggests that our emotional experiences are determined by our bodily responses to stimuli.

Whenever She Sees Dylan, Madison's Heart Beats Faster and She