Which of the following theorists believes that the emotions you experience are greatly influenced by how you think about the event in the first place?
A) Carrol Izard
B) Paul Ekman
C) Richard Lazarus
D) Carl Lange

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Richard Lazarus believed that the emotions you experience are greatly influenced by how you think about the event, specifically the appraisal process in which you evaluate whether the event is harmful, threatening, or challenging. This is known as the cognitive-mediational theory of emotion.

Which of the Following Theorists Believes That the Emotions You