What is the two-factor theory of emotion? Give an example.

What is the two-factor theory of emotion? Give an example.



The two-factor theory of emotion, states that emotion is based on two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive label.

EXAMPLE: Think about a time when you felt scared. Maybe you were walking down a dark street and heard someone coming up behind you. Maybe you were in a quiet place and heard a loud bang. Imagine what your body felt like at that moment: your heart probably sped up, your hands got sweaty, your breath got shallower. These are all signs that you are scared.

What causes emotions? Why do you sometimes feel happy and sometimes feel angry? What causes fear?

There are really two things going on with emotions: your body's response to the situation (like when your heart started racing in the dark street) and your cognitive assessment of your emotion, or the thoughts that tell you what emotion you are experiencing.

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