Janet and Joan are on a hot air balloon ride.They experience identical patterns of physiological arousal: increased heart rate,sweaty palms,pupil dilation,and increased breathing.After each woman assesses the environment,Janet feels happy while Joan is very scared.Which theory of emotion can best explain this difference?

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The two-factor theory suggests that physiological arousal must be interpreted within a particular context to result in a certain emotional experience. In this case, both women experienced the same physiological arousal, but Janet interpreted it as happiness while Joan interpreted it as fear based on their assessment of the environment.

Janet and Joan Are on a Hot Air Balloon Ride