Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory of Emotion

Two students receive the same grade, a 'B', on a major exam. Student A, who was worried about failing, feels a sense of relief and happiness. Student B, who was aiming for an 'A', feels disappointed and frustrated. What best explains why the same external event led to two different emotional experiences?

Two individuals, Sam and Taylor, are both laid off from their jobs. Sam feels a sense of despair and anxiety, while Taylor feels a sense of determination and sees it as an opportunity. Based on the principle that an individual's evaluation of a situation determines their emotional response, which of the following best explains the difference in their emotions?