Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory
Abby is camping with her family. She loves roasting marshmallows, telling stories, and listening to the sounds of the forest. As the sun began to set, Abby crawls into her tent to read a book before going to sleep.
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Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory
Suddenly, Abby hears a loud noise coming from the bushes. Her heart started beating faster, her hands became sweaty. She sat up quickly and whispered "What was that?"
Abby decided to look outside her tent and saw a big bear sniffing around the cooler. Her breathing sped up and her heart started beating even faster.
Suddenly, Abby began to understand why she was feeling frightened. She noticed that her whole body was shaking, her heart was racing and she was beginning to sweat everywhere. She noticed she could be in danger, so her body was acting like something bad would happen.
Abby remembered the protocol and moved to a safe place with an adult. They gave the bear plenty of space and contacted staff.
After awhile, the bear wandered back into the forest. Abby noticed her heart was still beating fast even though the bear was moving away. Once Abby was safe, she took some slow breaths. Realizing that her body had reacted why physiological arousal and when she realized the situation was dangerous, she experienced fear.
Abby understood that safety was the priority, which is the most important level on Maslow's Hierarchy. With the safety secured, she was able to achieve the security and esteem she needed to be able to return to her tent for the night.
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