Understanding the Two-Factor Theory of Emotion

Hard Unit 7: Motivation, Emotion, Personality Emotion Theories

In the study of emotions, several theories have been proposed to explain how emotions are generated and experienced. One theory, known as the Two-Factor Theory of Emotion, highlights the interplay between physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation in forming emotional experiences. According to this theory, identical physiological states can be interpreted in various ways depending on situational context, leading to different emotional experiences.

Which of the following statements best represents the principles of the Two-Factor Theory of Emotion?

Emotions are solely a result of biological responses to stimuli.

All emotional experiences arise from a single physiological reaction.

Environmental cues trigger physiological reactions, which are then labeled to form emotions.

Emotions are expressed through a fixed set of physiological changes.

Emotional responses occur independently of cognitive processes.

Hint

Submitted8.1K

Correct6.9K

% Correct85%