According to Lazarus's theory of emotion, the primary appraisal of failing to live up to an ego ideal leads in a reliable way to the emotional experience of:
A)anger.
B)disgust.
C)sadness.
D)shame.

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According to Lazarus's theory of emotion, the primary appraisal of failing to live up to an ego ideal reliably leads to the emotional experience of shame. This theory emphasizes the role of cognitive appraisal in the emotional process, where the interpretation of an event influences the specific emotion experienced.

According to Lazarus's Theory of Emotion, the Primary Appraisal of Failing