According to _____, How an Individual Cognitively Appraises the Personal

question 319

Multiple Choice

According to _____, how an individual cognitively appraises the personal significance of any event will determine the emotion he or she experiences.

• A) Paul Ekman
• B) Craig Smith and Richard Lazarus
• C) William James and Carl Lange
• D) Walter Cannon

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcomes.

Qualitative Study

A research method focusing on obtaining data through open-ended and conversational communication, aimed at understanding concepts, thoughts, or experiences.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experimental setting that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In research, the variable that is being tested and measured to see if it is affected by changes in another variable (the independent variable).