Stephan noticed that his heart pounded and his palms were sweaty when he encountered a bear in the woods and when he kissed his girlfriend for the first time.He felt afraid when he saw the bear because it was a threatening situation,but he felt excited with the kiss.Which theory of emotion best explains Stephan's emotions?
A) Cannon-Bard theory
B) James-Lange theory
C) two-factor theory
D) parasympathetic arousal theory

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The two-factor theory of emotion, proposed by Schachter and Singer, explains Stephan's emotions best because it suggests that emotions are determined by physiological arousal and the cognitive labeling of that arousal. Stephan experienced similar physiological responses (heart pounding, sweaty palms) in both situations, but he labeled those responses differently (fear with the bear, excitement with the kiss) based on the context.

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