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"General bodily arousal contributes to emotion,but one's interpretation of what is happening gives the specific emotion." Who is most likely to have made that statement

A)  Ivan Pavlov 
B)  Stanley Schachter 
C)  William James 
D)  Walter Cannon

Stanley Schachter

An American psychologist best known for his development of the two-factor theory of emotion, which considers both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation.

General Bodily Arousal

A state of physiological alertness and readiness in the body, often in response to stimuli or stressors, involving various physiological systems.

Interpretation

The act of explaining, reframing, or understanding the meaning or significance of something, often requiring a certain degree of subjective judgment.

  • Fathom the association between physiological arousal and emotional reactions based on multiple psychological principles.
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Shree ChavdaJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Stanley Schachter proposed the two-factor theory of emotion, which states that physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation together determine an emotional experience. The quoted statement aligns with this theory. The other answer choices are notable psychologists in their own right, but their theories on emotion do not directly relate to this statement.