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 LEAST 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, posits that emotion is based on two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive label. The group injected with a tranquilizer likely experienced reduced physiological arousal, making it harder for them to cognitively label their experience as one of amusement, leading to them laughing the least.

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