You work out at the gym three nights a week. Lately, you've noticed that after your workout, the receptionist seems much more attractive and you really want to date her. This increase in attraction would be predicted by
A)the James-Lange theory
B)the Cannon-Bard theory
C)the facial feedback hypothesis
D)Schachter's two-factor theory
E)the somatic theory of emotion

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Schachter's two-factor theory suggests that emotions are determined by a combination of physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of the reason for this arousal. After working out, your increased physiological arousal (from exercise) could be misattributed to attraction towards the receptionist, especially if you're looking for an explanation for your heightened state. This theory best explains the scenario described.

You Work Out at the Gym Three Nights a Week