Question

One month before finals, Conrad makes a study schedule and begins to review his notes. Two weeks before finals, Conrad is studying for hours each day to prepare. Right after finals at the start of summer vacation, Conrad comes down with the flu. Which of the following theories best explains his chain of events?

A) Cannon-Bard theory of emotion
B) James-Lange theory of emotion
C) Two-factor theory of emotion
D) General adaptation syndrome

Answer 1

The Schachter-Singer two-factor theory of emotion best explains Conrad's chain of events.

Step-by-step explanation:

The chain of events described in the scenario can be best explained by the Schachter-Singer two-factor theory of emotion. According to this theory, emotions are composed of two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal. In this case, Conrad's physiological arousal from studying intensively for finals and then experiencing the flu symptoms after the exams could have influenced his cognitive appraisal and led to a negative emotional experience.