After being physically aroused by his daily three-mile run,Martin finds that he experiences stronger resentment if his wife asks for an unexpected favor and more intense romantic feelings if she kisses him. Martin's experience can best be explained by the

A) two-factor theory.
B) James-Lange theory.
C) Cannon-Bard theory.
D) adaptation-level theory.

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velasco joshua · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The two-factor theory of emotion proposes that emotional experiences are a result of a combination of physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation or labeling of the arousal. In this scenario, Martin's physiological arousal from his run may have contributed to his stronger emotional response to his wife's requests, and his labeling of that arousal as either resentment or romantic feelings may have influenced the specific emotion he experienced.

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