Physical arousal has to be interpreted cognitively before it is experienced as a specific emotion, according to
A) Plutchik.
B) the James-Lange theory.
C) the Cannon-Bard theory.
D) the two-factor theory.
E) the Ekman-Darwin theory.

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The two-factor theory proposes that physical arousal must be interpreted cognitively in order to experience a specific emotion. This theory suggests that emotions have two components: physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation. Arousal can be attributed to different causes, and the cognitive interpretation of the arousal provides the basis for the specific emotion experienced.

Physical Arousal Has to Be Interpreted Cognitively Before It Is