Question

Monica has an emotionally exhaustive day at work and finds it difficult to describe her emotions. After sitting quietly for a while, she starts crying. On observing her bodily reactions, she realizes that she must be sad. This example of emotional recognition is most consistent with the

a) James-Lange theory of emotion
b) Cannon-Bard theory of emotion
c) Two-factor theory of emotion
d) Schachter-Singer theory of emotion

Answer 1

The example of emotional recognition described is most consistent with the Two-factor theory of emotion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The example of emotional recognition described in which Monica realizes she is sad after crying is most consistent with the Two-factor theory of emotion (option c).

The Two-factor theory, proposed by Schachter and Singer, suggests that emotions are composed of two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal. In this case, Monica's physiological arousal (crying) is labeled as sadness after cognitive appraisal of her bodily reactions.

This theory emphasizes the importance of cognitive interpretation in determining emotional experiences.