Scott takes an antihistamine but he doesn't realise that the medication will also increase his overall level of autonomic arousal. Thirty minutes after he has taken the medication he is introduced to Danielle. If Scott incorrectly attributes his increased arousal as attraction for Danielle, it would lend support to

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Schachter's two-factor theory of emotion proposes that physiological arousal must be interpreted within the context of the environment to lead to an emotional experience. In this scenario, Scott's increased arousal from the antihistamine is misattributed to his attraction towards Danielle, illustrating the importance of cognitive interpretation in emotional experiences.

Scott Takes an Antihistamine but He Doesn't Realise That the Medication