On his way back from work,Orin nearly collided head-on with another car.After swerving out of the way at the last minute,Orin could feel his heart racing and his hands shaking.A few minutes later,he arrived home and,just as he walked in,received a phone call from a salesperson.Orin then became verbally abusive toward the salesperson. This outcome is most consistent with the concept of

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Excitation transfer refers to the process where arousal from one event can carry over and intensify emotional reactions to a subsequent event. Orin's heightened state from the near-collision likely contributed to his aggressive response to the salesperson.

On His Way Back from Work,Orin Nearly Collided Head-On with Another