Why does misattribution of arousal happen?
A) You are aware of arousal and have a single interpretation available.
B) You are unaware of your arousal level.
C) You are aware of arousal but there are multiple plausible causes for it.
D) You are unaware of your arousal but are interpreting your situation.

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Misattribution of arousal occurs when a person experiences physiological arousal but interprets the cause of the arousal incorrectly because there are multiple plausible causes for it. For example, a person may feel their heart racing and sweaty palms while on a scary roller coaster, but they may misattribute the arousal to being attracted to their companion instead of the adrenaline rush of the ride.

Why Does Misattribution of Arousal Happen