On his first day of class,Professor Saccamano thinks he is nervous because his blood pressure is up and his hands are shaking.He continues to feel this way,however,before every class meeting of the semester,and eventually realizes that his arousal is due to the five flights of stairs he must climb up to the classroom.Which theory best explains his misattribution?

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The two-factor theory of emotion suggests that emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive labeling. Professor Saccamano initially misattributes his physiological arousal (increased blood pressure and shaking hands) to nervousness, but later realizes it is due to physical exertion from climbing stairs.

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