Leslie is going on a date and wants to maximize the likelihood of her date,Jessica,feeling happy about her.Leslie decides to take Jessica to watch a highly rated comedic film.Jessica feels very happy from the film,but attributes her happiness to Leslie.Which of the following explains Jessica's attribution of her happiness to Leslie?

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According to the two-factor theory of emotions, emotions are the result of both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of that arousal. In this scenario, Leslie took Jessica to watch a highly rated comedic film, which led to physiological arousal (laughter and enjoyment) in Jessica. However, Jessica attributed this arousal to Leslie's presence and company, which led to her feeling happy about the date. Therefore, the two-factor theory of emotions best explains Jessica's attribution of her happiness to Leslie.

Leslie Is Going on a Date and Wants to Maximize