The Two-Factor Theory of Emotion Would Have Difficulty Explaining Why

question 100

Multiple Choice

The two-factor theory of emotion would have difficulty explaining why a

• A) person comes to fear snakes after he sees someone else bitten by one.
• B) person's fear of snakes is reduced after she receives a calming tranquilizer.
• C) person automatically fears snakes even though he thinks they are attractive and harmless.
• D) person's fear of snakes is reduced after she learns that most snakes are harmless.

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