Asked by Julissa Chacon on May 21, 2024

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Which theory of emotion proposes the conscious experience of emotion results from one's cognitive interpretation of an event that caused autonomic arousal

A)  facial-feedback theory
B)  James-Lange theory 
C)  Cannon-Bard theory
D)  Schachter two-factor theory

Schachter Two-factor Theory

A psychological theory proposing that emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

Cognitive Interpretation

The process by which individuals perceive, understand, and make sense of their surroundings through mental processes.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, responsible for involuntary physiological responses to stimuli.

  • Ascertain and differentiate between different emotion-related theories.
  • Explore the role of cognitive judgments in influencing feelings.
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Sofia MaciasMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Schachter two-factor theory proposes that emotional experience is determined by both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation. Specifically, it suggests that we experience emotion after we interpret the reason for physiological arousal in a given situation.