When 10-year-old Sophie sees her neighbor's large dog, she becomes very excited about the opportunity to pet the dog. On the other hand, when her cousin Marcie sees the same dog, she becomes scared and runs back inside the house. Which theorist would explain that their different responses are based on differences in their cognitive appraisal of the situation?
A)Robert Zajonc
B)William James
C)Richard Lazarus
D)Joseph LeDoux