The results of the Schachter and Singer (1962)experiment in which participants were injected with adrenaline prior to spending time with either a hostile or a euphoric person support the idea that:
A)a state of arousal can be interpreted in different ways depending on the context.
B)distinct physiological differences exist among emotions.
C)frustration is largely a function of our prior experience and whom we compare ourselves with.
D)every emotion triggers an opposing emotion.

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The Schachter and Singer (1962) experiment showed that participants who were injected with adrenaline and placed in different emotional contexts (either a hostile or euphoric environment) reported different emotions, suggesting that a state of arousal can be interpreted in different ways depending on the context. This supports the idea that emotions are not solely the result of physiological reactions, but also involve cognitive interpretation and appraisal of the situation.

The Results of the Schachter and Singer (1962)experiment in Which