Noticing that his heart was pounding and that his palms were sweaty while he was taking a difficult test, Harley concluded that he was "anxious." Noticing that his heart was pounding and that his palms were sweaty when an attractive lady asked him to dance, Harley concluded that he was "falling in love." The differing emotions experienced by Harley can best be explained by

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The two-factor theory suggests that emotions are influenced by both physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal. In Harley's case, his interpretation of the bodily sensations differed in each situation, leading to different emotional experiences.

Noticing That His Heart Was Pounding and That His Palms