Question

select the correct answer. according to which theory about emotions does an event lead to a thought, which in turn leads to an emotional arousal? a. the cannon - bard theory b. the lazarus theory c. the james - lange theory d. the schachter - singer theory

Explanation:

The Lazarus theory (cognitive appraisal theory) posits that an event first leads to cognitive appraisal (thought), which then results in emotional arousal. Other theories differ in the sequence: James-Lange (event→arousal→emotion), Cannon-Bard (event→arousal and emotion simultaneously), Schachter-Singer (event→arousal→cognitive label→emotion).

Answer:

B. the Lazarus theory