Both the James-Lange theory and the Cannon-Bard theory differed from the Schachter-Singer theory in that they ignored the
A) cultural aspects of emotions.
B) evolutionary aspects of emotions.
C) cognitive aspects of emotions.
D) social aspects of emotions.

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The Schachter-Singer theory emphasized the importance of cognitive interpretation and appraisal in the process of emotional experience, whereas the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories focused more on physiological and situational triggers of emotions, respectively. Therefore, both the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories ignored the cognitive aspects of emotions, which were central to the Schachter-Singer theory.

Both the James-Lange Theory and the Cannon-Bard Theory Differed from the Schachter-Singer