_____ is the idea that arousal caused by one event can intensify the emotional reactions of another,unrelated event.

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Excitation transfer theory proposes that residual arousal from one event can intensify emotional reactions to a separate, unrelated event. This can occur because the physiological response to the first event has not yet fully dissipated, and can "transfer" to the second event. The other options listed (A, C, and D) are theories of emotion that do not specifically address this phenomenon of heightened emotional reactions due to residual arousal.

_____ Is the Idea That Arousal Caused by One Event