You are going to cross the street and as you step out a car almost runs you over. Fortunately, a stranger pulled you back to the sidewalk. As you catch your breath, you notice that the stranger is quite attractive. Your perception of attraction would be predicted by
A)the James-Lange theory
B)the Cannon-Bard theory
C)the facial feedback hypothesis
D)the somatic theory of emotion
E)Schachter's two-factor theory

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Schachter's two-factor theory suggests that emotion is based on two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive labeling. In this scenario, the physiological arousal from the near-accident, combined with the cognitive label of gratitude or positive emotion towards the stranger who saved you, could enhance your perception of the stranger's attractiveness.

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