Which of the following theorists believes that our emotions arise when we appraise an event as harmless or dangerous,whether or not we truly know it is?

A) Robert Zajonc
B) William James
C) Richard Lazarus
D) Joseph LeDoux

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Richard Lazarus proposed the cognitive-mediational theory of emotion, which suggests that emotions are the result of appraisals of events. According to this theory, our emotional reactions depend on how we interpret and perceive a situation, and not just on the objective aspects of the event itself. Thus, even if we are not entirely sure whether a situation is dangerous or harmless, our emotional response will depend on our appraisal of the situation.

Which of the following theorists believes that our emotions arise when we appraise an event as harmless or dangerous,whether or not we truly know it is?

A) Robert Zajonc
B) William James
C) Richard Lazarus
D) Joseph LeDoux

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Which of the following theorists believes that our emotions arise when we appraise an event as harmless or dangerous,whether or not we truly know it is?A) Robert ZajoncB) William JamesC) Richard LazarusD) Joseph LeDoux

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Which of the following theorists believes that our emotions arise when we appraise an event as harmless or dangerous,whether or not we truly know it is?

A) Robert Zajonc
B) William James
C) Richard Lazarus
D) Joseph LeDoux