While Willem Is Out Riding, His Horse Suddenly Rears Up

question 96

Multiple Choice

While Willem is out riding, his horse suddenly rears up when a small animal scurries across the path. Based on the Cannon-Bard theory of emotions, Willem should report

• A) "I feel terrified because my heart is racing."
• B) "My heart is racing because I am terrified."
• C) "My racing heart must mean I'm terrified because this situation is dangerous."
• D) "The rearing of the horse makes my heart race and it makes me feel terrified."

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