While walking down the street you are approached by a man with a gun who demands your money. According to the Schachter two-factor theory of emotion, you are most likely to conclude

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According to the Schachter two-factor theory of emotion, an emotion is experienced through a two-step process: recognizing the physiological arousal and then identifying the reason for this arousal. In this scenario, recognizing that your heart is pounding due to the dangerous situation leads you to conclude that you must be afraid.

While Walking Down the Street You Are Approached by a Man