Erik and Lana Have Each Had a Lot of Coffee

question 30

Multiple Choice

Erik and Lana have each had a lot of coffee, which is a known stimulant and increases heart rate. Erik notices his heart rate is high while he is working on a crossword puzzle, and thinks to himself that he shouldn't drink so much coffee. Lana notices that her heart is racing when she is studying for an exam and she starts feeling very worried about how she will perform on the exam. Which theory helps to explain why Erik and Lana have different emotional experiences.

• A) James-Lange theory
• B) Cannon-Bard theory
• C) Two-factor theory
• D) Somatic marker theory

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