Which of the following theories of emotion best fits with the statement that perception of an environmental situation results in emotions and bodily reactions simultaneously, and that felt emotion and bodily reactions are independent of each other?
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- Cannon-Bard Theory
- Lazarus’s Cognitive Appraisal Theory
- Schachter-Singer Theory
- James-Lange Theory
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The question states that emotional experience and bodily reactions occur simultaneously and independently after perceiving a stimulus.
Step 2: Explaining Cannon-Bard Theory.
According to the Cannon-Bard Theory, emotional experience and physiological arousal occur at the same time but are not causally dependent on each other.
Step 3: Eliminating other theories.
James-Lange Theory claims emotion follows bodily reactions, while Schachter-Singer and Lazarus emphasize cognitive appraisal as central to emotion.
Step 4: Conclusion.
The description matches the Cannon-Bard Theory.
Final Answer: (A)
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