You are in a high density setting but don't feel crowded because you assume your arousal is caused by the three energy drinks you just consumed.This reaction is consistent with the __ theory of crowding.
A)overload
B)interference
C)control
D)attributional
E)density-intensity

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The attributional theory of crowding suggests that people's reactions to crowded environments are influenced by their interpretation of the situation. In this case, the person assumes that their heightened arousal is caused by the energy drinks they consumed, rather than the density of the setting. This interpretation may lead them to feel less crowded than they would if they attributed their arousal to the density of the environment.

You Are in a High Density Setting but Don't Feel