Which of the following theories of emotion suggests that people may sometimes mislabel, or relabel, their arousal as one emotion versus another?
A) The James-Lange theory
B) The Cannon-Bard theory
C) The Schachter-Singer theory
D) The Yerkes-Dodson law

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The Schachter-Singer theory (also known as the two-factor theory) suggests that emotions are based on both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of that arousal. According to this theory, people may sometimes mislabel their arousal as one emotion versus another based on the context of the situation and the cognitive interpretations they make. For example, someone may misinterpret their increased heart rate and sweaty palms as fear when in reality they are actually excited.

Which of the Following Theories of Emotion Suggests That People