In a research study, one-third of the subjects were injected with adrenaline, one-third were given a tranquilizer, and one-third were injected with a placebo (salt water)and shown a slapstick comedy film. The findings of the study provided support for Schachter's theory of emotion since the group members that laughed the MOST were the ones injected with
A)adrenaline.
B)a tranquilizer.
C)a placebo
D)nothing.

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Schachter's theory of emotion, also known as the two-factor theory, suggests that emotion is based on two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive label. The group injected with adrenaline would have experienced an increase in physiological arousal, which, when combined with the slapstick comedy film, could lead to a heightened emotional response (in this case, laughter) as they cognitively label the arousal as enjoyment or amusement.

In a Research Study, One-Third of the Subjects Were Injected