Asked by percy jackson on Jun 28, 2024

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In the experiment by Schachter and Singer, subjects were given injections of epinephrine and put into various situations. What did they conclude from the results of this experiment?

A) The situation determined which emotion subjects felt.
B) The situation determined the intensity of the emotion.
C) The nature of the autonomic arousal determined which emotion subjects felt.
D) In some situations epinephrine increased sympathetic arousal; in other situations it decreased arousal.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.

Schachter And Singer

Psychologists known for their theory on emotion, suggesting that human emotions are determined by physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

  • Familiarize oneself with the Schachter and Singer hypothesis on emotions and its relevance to the elicitation of emotions.
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Paula RiveraJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Schachter and Singer concluded that the situation determined which emotion subjects felt, suggesting that emotions are a result of both physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal in context.