One day at school, someone collides with you in the hall and knocks you down, causing you to be angry. However, when playing football with friends, if you get knocked down, you do not express anger. What theory BEST explains how we label each situation and choose the appropriate emotion to show?
A) Schachter-Singer
B) James-Lange
C) Cannon-Bard
D) facial feedback

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The Schachter-Singer theory, also known as the two-factor theory of emotion, suggests that emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of that arousal. In this scenario, the context (school vs. playing football) influences how the arousal (being knocked down) is labeled, leading to different emotional responses.

One Day at School, Someone Collides with You in the Hall