Why it matters
Explains why the same arousal can become fear, excitement, anger or attraction.
Core term · Stanley Schachter
Two-Factor Theory of Emotion
Emotion results from physiological arousal plus a cognitive interpretation of the situation.
Areas of life
Emotionrelationshipsstressdecision-making
How to handle it
Pause before naming an emotion; check the body signal and the context separately.
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