Contrary to the Cognitive Appraisal Theory of Emotion,when One Experiences

question 105

Multiple Choice

Contrary to the cognitive appraisal theory of emotion,when one experiences strong arousal without any obvious cause,how does such arousal tend to be interpreted?

• A)as irrelevant.
• B)as neutral.
• C)as positive.
• D)as negative.

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Definitions:

Metacognition

The awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes, often referred to as "thinking about thinking."

Anxious

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Adolescent Decision Making

The process by which individuals in their teenage years make choices and judgments, often influenced by developmental, cognitive, and social factors.

Dual-Process Model

States that decision making is influenced by two systems, one analytical and one experiential, that compete with each other. In this model, it is the experiential system—monitoring and managing actual experiences—that benefits adolescent decision making.