Howie noticed that, both, when he encountered a bear in the woods on his camping trip and when he kissed his girlfriend for the first time, he felt the same pounding heart and sweaty palms. He felt afraid when he saw the bear because it was a threatening situation, but he felt excited with the kiss. Which theory of emotion best explains Howie's emotions?
A)facial feedback theory of emotion
B)self-efficacy theory of emotion
C)two-factor theory of emotion
D)homeostatic theory of emotion

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The two-factor theory of emotion proposes that physiological arousal, such as increased heart rate and sweating, is followed by a conscious cognitive interpretation or label of the emotion. In Howie's case, he experienced physiological arousal in both situations, but his interpretation or label of the emotion was different - fear for the bear encounter and excitement for the kiss. This supports the two-factor theory of emotion.

Howie Noticed That, Both, When He Encountered a Bear in the Woods