Jason is fascinated by his physics course; he gets excited every time he walks into class. However, Jason has always considered himself to be someone who does not like science, so he does not recognize that his excitement is due to the class. Instead, he decides that he must be attracted to his lab partner. Jason's misattribution of his arousal is compatible with which theory of emotion?
A) Cannon-Bard
B) James-Lange
C) two-factor theory
D) cerebral symmetry theory

Question

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The two-factor theory of emotion proposes that physiological arousal must be interpreted in order to experience an emotion. In this case, Jason misattributes his arousal to his lab partner, when in reality it is because of his fascination with physics.

Jason Is Fascinated by His Physics Course; He Gets Excited