Question

Which theory posits that emotion depends on cognitive interpretation of one's physiological arousal?

Answer 1

Answer:

Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory

Explanation:

Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory of emotion posits that the label one gives to the any emotion one experiences is dependent on one’s cognitive interpretation and their physiological cues.

For example, if you suddenly become afraid, your heart rate and breathe increases, you later discovered that your being afraid was as a result of the fact that you were walking along a dark street alone and someone unknown to you was coming behind you. You can easily conclude that you felt this way because you were afraid.

However, you can still interpret this emotion in another way. If, for example, you have been anticipating to see the results of the final exams you prepared well for, and eventually, someone broke the news that your final exam results are out, your heart rate and breathe increases that moment. The physiological symptoms you are experiencing now in a different situation is almost the same as in the situation when you were on a dark street. But, you can conclude that you are simply feeling anxious and not really afraid.