Which theory of emotion holds that we feel a true emotion only when we become physically aroused and can identify some cause for the arousal?
A) James-Lange theory
B) Cannon-Bard theory
C) Arousal theory
D) Schachter-Singer theory

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This theory is also known as the Two-Factor theory of emotion, and states that for an emotion to be experienced, there must first be physical arousal and then a cognitive interpretation or explanation of that arousal. In other words, our subjective experience of emotion depends on both our physiological arousal and our cognitive interpretation of what is causing that arousal.

Which Theory of Emotion Holds That We Feel a True