According to appraisal theories, which emotion would a person experience following these four appraisals of an emotional situation? An important goal was at stake; the goal was lost; another person blocked my goal attainment; and the loss was undeserved/illegitimate.
A)anger
B)disgust
C)distress or sadness
D)hate

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Anger is typically experienced when an individual appraises a situation as one where a significant goal is blocked by another person, especially if the loss is perceived as undeserved or illegitimate.

According to Appraisal Theories, Which Emotion Would a Person Experience