Imagine That Your House Is on Fire and You Are

question 128

Multiple Choice

Imagine that your house is on fire and you are afraid. Which of the following explanations BEST represents evolutionary theories of emotion? ​

• A)"I'm shaking because I'm afraid."
• B)"I'm afraid because I'm shaking."
• C)"My shaking must be due to fear, since my house is on fire."
• D)"My fear is a built-in, primary reaction to a dangerous situation."

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