While Walking Down the Street You Are Approached by a Man

question 60

Multiple Choice

While walking down the street you are approached by a man with a gun who demands your money. According to the Schachter two-factor theory of emotion, you are most likely to conclude

• A) it is all right to be afraid in this situation.
• B) since your heart is pounding in this dangerous situation, you must be afraid.
• C) your heart is pounding because you are afraid.
• D) you are afraid because your heart is pounding.

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