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Physiological Theories of Emotion

Physiological theories suggest that physical responses within the body are responsible for emotions.

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Updated 2025-10-09

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  • Discovering Behavioral Neuroscience

  • OpenStax Psychology (2nd ed.) Textbook

  • OpenStax Psychology (2nd ed.) Textbook

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Introduction to Psychology @ OpenStax Course

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