Question

291. Unlike the cognitive-appraisal theory, the affective-primacy theory states:

(A) Physiological changes in the body happen simultaneously with the
brain's interpretation of an event.
(B) Th e brain is entirely responsible for interpretations of any emotion
one is having.
(C) Physiological changes in the body often determine the emotion one is
feeling.
(D) In some situations, a person feels an emotion before having time to
interpret the situation.
(E) Sometimes a person's interpretation of a situation is the primary
cause of an emotion.

Answer 1

The affective-primacy theory suggests that in some situations, emotions are felt before the situation is interpreted cognitively, which is captured in option (D) of the student's question.

Step-by-step explanation:

The affective-primacy theory posits that emotions can be experienced instantly, without prior cognitive processing. This stands in contrast with cognitive-appraisal theories, like Lazarus's cognitive-mediational theory, which suggest that emotions result from one's appraisal of a situation.

Specifically, the answer to the student's question is (D) 'In some situations, a person feels an emotion before having time to interpret the situation.' Both theories recognize that cognition and emotions are intertwined, yet they differ in their views on the sequence of emotional and cognitive events. So Option D.