Asked by Peter Roberts on Jul 11, 2024

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Schachter's and Singer's two-factor theory emphasizes that emotion involves both

A) the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the nervous system.
B) verbal and nonverbal expression.
C) physical arousal and a cognitive label.
D) universal and culture-specific aspects.

Two-factor Theory

A concept in psychology that suggests job satisfaction and dissatisfaction are influenced by separate and distinct factors, with hygiene factors affecting dissatisfaction and motivators affecting satisfaction.

Cognitive Label

The process of identifying and defining one's emotional state based on cognitive assessment of the situation.

Sympathetic Division

A part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response to stress.

  • Awareness of the core theories of emotion and their effects.
  • Acquiring knowledge on how physical arousal, cognitive labeling, and the sensation of emotions relate to one another.
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Jessica WilkinsonJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to Schachter's and Singer's two-factor theory, emotion involves both physical arousal and a cognitive label. This theory suggests that the physiological arousal associated with an emotional experience must be labeled or interpreted in order for an individual to experience and describe an emotion.