Which Theory of Emotion Best Explains the Misattribution of Arousal

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which theory of emotion best explains the misattribution of arousal?

• A)Balance theory
• B)Mood-as-information theory
• C)Excitation transfer theory
• D)Discrepancy-interruption theory
• E)Cognitive dissonance theory

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Definitions:

Sociological Imagination

The sociological imagination is the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and larger social influences, linking personal troubles to public issues.

C. Wright Mills

An American sociologist known for his work on the structure of power in the United States and for introducing the concept of the sociological imagination.

Larger Course

Pertains to a broad or comprehensive scope within an academic program, often encompassing wide-ranging topics or a general overview of a subject.

Sociological Imagination

The ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and the larger society, as coined by C. Wright Mills.