Question

Vaseem experienced excessive fear while flying because he interpreted his rapid heart rate, shallow breathing, and heavy perspiration as a reaction to the imminent danger of a plane crash. When his psychotherapist convinced him that this physical arousal was simply a harmless reaction to acceleration, cabin pressure, and confined space, his fear of flying was greatly reduced. The reduction in Vaseem's fear is best understood in terms of the: A) James-Lange theory. B) two-factor theory. C) adaptation-level principle. D) relative deprivation principle. E) catharsis hypothesis.

Answer 1

B) two-factor theory

Step-by-step explanation:

Two-factor theory : It is a theory which suggests that the emotions we feel depend on two things :

1. Our internal physical state
2. The external situation we find ourselves in.

It suggests that our psychology and cognitions create emotions.

It also suggests that emotions hasve 2 dactors:

1. Physical arousal
2. Cognitive label

Hence in the given scenario, Vaseem experienced excessive fear while flying because he interpreted his rapid heart rate, shallow breathing, and heavy perspiration as a reaction to the imminent danger of a plane crash. When his psychotherapist convinced him that this physical arousal was simply a harmless reaction to acceleration, cabin pressure, and confined space, his fear of flying was greatly reduced. The reduction in Vaseem's fear is best understood in terms of the two-factor theory.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) two-factor theory.

Step-by-step explanation:

The two-factor theory also known as Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory and dual-factor theory states that there are certain factors in the workplace that cause job satisfaction while a separate set of factors cause dissatisfaction, all of which act independently of each other.

These two factors are hygiene factors and motivating factors.

Hygiene factors will cause an employee to work less if not present.

Motivating factors will encourage an employee to work harder if present.