While Walking Down the Street You Are Approached by a Man

question 22

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,what are you most likely to conclude

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

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