Walking down the street,you are confronted by a dog baring its teeth and growling.According to the Schachter and Singer Two-Factor theory,which of the following is most likely to be the conclusion you reach?
A) Your heart is beating faster because you are afraid.
B) You are afraid because your heart is beating faster.
C) As your heart is beating fast in this dangerous situation, you must be afraid.
D) You are afraid because of the situation.

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The Schachter and Singer Two-Factor theory suggests that emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of that arousal. In this case, the fast heartbeat combined with the dangerous situation leads to the conclusion of fear.

Walking Down the Street,you Are Confronted by a Dog Baring