James-Lange Theory of Emotion

Emotion theories seek to explain the mechanisms underlying emotional experience and expression. One prominent theory is the James-Lange Theory, which postulates that emotions result from physiological reactions to events. According to this theory, an individual experiences an emotion only after the physiological reaction has occurred. Consider the following scenario:

A person walks into a haunted house and suddenly feels their heart racing and palms sweating upon seeing a ghostly figure. According to the James-Lange Theory, which statement best describes their emotional experience?