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Psychology QUESTION #9765
Question 1
A theory proposing that emotions arise from non-specific physiological arousal combined with cognitive interpretation of that arousal is known as the:
  • Two-factor theory of emotions✔️
  • James-Lange theory of emotions
  • Bem's theory of emotions
  • None of these
Correct Answer Explanation
The two-factor theory (Schachter & Singer, 1962) holds that emotion = physiological arousal + cognitive label. The label — determined by situational context — defines the specific emotion felt. The James-Lange theory differs (arousal causes emotion directly).