In the context of Schachter-Singer's two-factor theory, "two components" refers to the belief that emotions are comprised of two essential elements: physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation. This theory suggests that both physical sensations and subjective thoughts work together to create emotional experiences.
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Physiological Arousal: Refers to the bodily changes associated with emotion such as increased heart rate or sweating.
Cognitive Interpretation: Describes how our mind evaluates and makes sense of physiological arousal in order to label it as a specific emotion.
Emotional Experience: Signifies an individual's subjective feelings and reactions resulting from the interaction between physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation.