At the Amusement Park, Keon's Heart Begins Beating Rapidly and His

question 167

Multiple Choice

At the amusement park, Keon's heart begins beating rapidly and his palms begin to sweat. He reasons that since he is next in line for the roller coaster, he must be feeling exhilarated. This sequence of events in which Keon first perceives his arousal and subsequently labels it is consistent with the __________.

• A) two-factor theory of emotion
• B) predictions of self-verification theory
• C) theory of self-monitoring
• D) theory of the looking glass self

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Definitions:

Connective

A logical operator that connects two propositions in a compound sentence, such as and, or, not, if...then.

Assert

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Proposition

An expressed opinion or statement, often one put forward for consideration or argument.

Connectives

Words or phrases in grammar or logic that connect statements, clauses, sentences, or words, forming a compound statement.