Schachter's cognitive theory emphasizes the influence of _____ on emotion.
A)labeling and interpretation
B)parasympathetic arousal
C)learned helplessness
D)personality factors

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Schachter's cognitive theory emphasizes the importance of labeling and interpretation in influencing emotions. According to this theory, emotions are the result of a combination of physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of the situation. The labels or interpretations that individuals give to their physiological arousal can significantly impact what emotion is experienced.

Schachter's Cognitive Theory Emphasizes the Influence of _____ on Emotion