Janet and Joan are on a hot air balloon ride.They experience identical patterns of physiological arousal: increased heart rate,sweaty palms,pupil dilation,and increased
Breathing.After each woman assesses the environment,Janet interprets her response as
Being excited while Joan interprets her response as being very scared.Which theory of
Emotion can best explain this difference?
A) two-factor
B) misattribution
C) Cannon-Bard
D) James-Lange

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The two-factor theory of emotion, proposed by Schachter and Singer, suggests that emotion is based on two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive labeling. In this scenario, both Janet and Joan experience the same physiological arousal but interpret it differently based on their cognitive assessment of the situation, which aligns with the two-factor theory.

Janet and Joan Are on a Hot Air Balloon Ride