Leslie is going on a date with Jessica.While planning the date, Leslie thinks, "I really want Jessica to feel happy with me." Leslie decides to take Jessica to watch a highly rated comedic film.Jessica feels very happy because the film was so funny but attributes her happiness to Leslie instead.Which of the following explains Jessica's attribution of her happiness to Leslie?

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Jessica's attribution of her happiness to Leslie instead of the comedic film can be explained by the two-factor theory of emotions. This theory suggests that emotions are based on two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive labeling. In this scenario, Jessica experiences physiological arousal from the comedy (laughter, increased heart rate), and she cognitively labels this arousal as happiness due to the context provided by Leslie's decision to take her to the movie. Thus, she attributes her happiness to Leslie rather than the film itself.

Leslie Is Going on a Date with Jessica