Question

alone in the woods, a man hears a noise. he thinks he sees a bear coming toward him. his heart starts pounding, and then, a moment later, he realizes how frightened he is. this sequence of events is best explained by the ______ theory of emotion. james - lange cannon - bard two - factor schachter - singer

Explanation:

The James - Lange theory posits that physiological arousal (like the heart pounding) precedes the experience of emotion (realizing fear). In the scenario, the man first has a physical response (heart pounding) and then feels the emotion (fear), which aligns with this theory. The Cannon - Bard theory suggests that physiological arousal and emotion occur simultaneously. The two - factor (Schachter - Singer) theory requires cognitive labeling along with arousal. Since the key here is arousal first then emotion, James - Lange is the best fit.

Answer:

James - Lange