Question

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akelah suddenly felt a rush as her heart rate increased and her hands started to tremble. for a brief moment, she was unsure where this wave of physiological arousal was coming from, until she realized that she was holding a winning lottery ticket. after that realization, she was overcome by the emotion of utter excitement. which theory of emotion best describes akelahs situation?
o maslows hierarchical theory
o james-lange theory
o schachter and singers two-factor theory
o cannon-bard theory

Explanation:

Schachter and Singer's two - factor theory posits that emotion is a result of both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation. Akelah first had physiological arousal (increased heart rate, trembling hands) and then a cognitive interpretation (realizing she had a winning lottery ticket) which led to the emotion of excitement.
Maslow's hierarchical theory is about human needs hierarchy, not emotion. The James - Lange theory states that emotion is the result of physiological arousal (e.g., we feel sad because we cry). The Cannon - Bard theory suggests that physiological arousal and emotion occur simultaneously.

Answer:

Schachter and Singer's two - factor theory