On his way back from work,Orin nearly collided head-on with another car.After swerving out of the way at the last minute,Orin could feel his heart racing and his hands shaking.A few minutes later,he arrived home and,just as he walked in,received a phone call from a salesperson.Orin then became verbally abusive toward the salesperson.Which of the following concepts is most consistent with this outcome?

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Excitation transfer theory suggests that residual arousal from one event can intensify emotional reactions to another unrelated event. In this scenario, Orin's adrenaline rush from almost being in a car accident may have carried over into his interaction with the salesperson, causing him to have an exaggerated reaction.

On His Way Back from Work,Orin Nearly Collided Head-On with Another