At the amusement park, Keon's heart begins beating rapidly and his palms begin to sweat.He reasons that since he is next in line for a ride on a roller coaster, he must be feeling exhilarated.This sequence of events in which Keon first perceives his arousal and subsequently labels it is consistent with the

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The sequence of events described in the scenario, where Keon perceives his arousal and then labels it based on the context, is consistent with the two-factor theory of emotion. This theory suggests that physiological arousal is first experienced, followed by cognitive interpretation based on the context or situation, leading to the experience of an emotion. In this case, Keon's physiological arousal (heart beating rapidly, palms sweating) is interpreted in the context of being next in line for a roller coaster, leading to the experience of exhilaration.

At the Amusement Park, Keon's Heart Begins Beating Rapidly and His