As Wendy was riding her bicycle down a hill, she hit a large rock and started to lose her balance. She managed to come to a stop without falling, but noticed her heart was racing and she was shaking. After that, she realized she was frightened. Which theory of emotion best explains this sequence of events?

James-Lange theory

Explanation:

James Lange theory: The James Lange theory is given by a physiologist Carl Lange and psychologist named William James. The theory states that emotions are the result of the physiological reactions to a particular event. According to the theory, a particular emotion is equal to the level of physiological arousal that arises due to external events.

In the question above, James Lange theory of emotion best explains this sequence of events.