Suppose that you are feeling a positive emotion such as "relief" (e.g., you thought your wallet had been stolen, but realized it wasn't) or "joy" (e.g., you just heard that your older sister had a baby). Would it be possible for that emotion to be converted into another emotion via excitation transfer?
A) No, once a full-blown emotion has "registered," it cannot be converted into another emotion.
B) Yes, although typically (once a positive emotion has already been "registered") it could only be converted into another positive emotion.
C) Yes, although typically (once a positive emotion has already been "registered") it could only be converted into a negative emotion.
D) Yes, it could be converted into another positive emotion or (just as easily) into a negative emotion.

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Excitation transfer theory suggests that residual physiological arousal from one situation can intensify subsequent emotions, even if they are unrelated. However, this typically applies to emotions that are similar in valence (positive or negative). Therefore, a positive emotion such as relief or joy could potentially be converted into another positive emotion (e.g. excitement) via excitation transfer, but it is less likely to be converted into a negative emotion. However, once a full-blown emotion has been registered, it cannot be completely converted into another emotion - the residual arousal can only intensify the subsequent emotion to some extent.

Suppose That You Are Feeling a Positive Emotion Such as "Relief