Liane just woke up from anesthesia after undergoing major back surgery. To ensure that she does not move and disrupt the corrections made to her back, her physicians have given her a sedative that prevents her from feeling her body. She can still think and her eyes are open, but her entire body is numb. What would the James-Lange theory predict about her ability to feel emotions during this situation?
A. That she would only be able to experience emotions associated with low levels of arousal
B. That she would have the same subjective feelings as usual but without accompanying physical sensations
C. That she would be unable to have any subjective feelings without physical sensations
D. That she would have more intense subjective feelings than usual
Answer: C
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