According to Schachter's theory of emotion, the specific emotion that an aroused person experiences depends on the
A)generation of activity in the cortex simultaneously with physiological arousal.
B)specific pattern of physiological arousal.
C)person's temperament.
D)person's past experiences, the situation, and the reactions of others.

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Schachter's theory of emotion, also known as the two-factor theory, posits that emotion is based on two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive labeling. According to this theory, the specific emotion one experiences depends on the interpretation of the arousal, which is influenced by the context, including past experiences, the current situation, and the observed reactions of others.

According to Schachter's Theory of Emotion, the Specific Emotion That