Guy was retiring after 40 years at his job. His company did not usually throw parties to celebrate employee milestones. Thus, Guy was astonished after learning that his company was planning a lavish, two-day celebration for him. According to the somatovisceral afference model of emotion (SAME), how is Guy most likely to have arrived at this emotion?
A. He felt arousal and immediately knew that he was feeling astonished.
B. He felt arousal and after sufficient cognitive processing he interpreted his emotion as astonished.
C. He felt astonished after realizing a party would improve his personal well-being.
D. He felt astonished after seeing the facial expressions of others around him.
Answer: B
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