The cognitive theory of emotion emphasizes
A)the combined effects of physical arousal and emotional labels.
B)the role of the thalamus in coordinating emotion.
C)that emotions are primarily subjective feelings.
D)the role of feedback to the parasympathetic nervous system.

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The cognitive theory of emotion, particularly as outlined in the two-factor theory by Schachter and Singer, emphasizes the importance of cognitive processes in the interpretation of physiological arousal, leading to the experience of emotions. This theory suggests that emotions are the result of both physical arousal and the cognitive labels or interpretations we attach to that arousal.

The Cognitive Theory of Emotion Emphasizes