Janie is listening to several of her friends describe the miserable conditions they saw when they were in Bosnia, as part of the peace-keeping force. As she listens to the stories of starvation and ruin, Janie feels overwhelmed by sadness. This reaction is part of the
A) physiological component in Janie's emotional experience.
B) behavioral component in Janie's emotional experience.
C) cognitive component in Janie's emotional experience.
D) objective component in Janie's emotional experience.

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Janie's emotional reaction is driven by her thoughts and judgments about the stories she is hearing, which is part of the cognitive component of emotional experience. The physiological component would refer to any bodily changes, such as increased heart rate or sweating, that Janie may be experiencing in response to the stories. The behavioral component would refer to any actions or expressions of emotion Janie may be exhibiting, such as crying or hugging her friends. The objective component would refer to the observable situational factors contributing to Janie's emotional reaction, such as the stories being told by her friends.

Janie Is Listening to Several of Her Friends Describe the Miserable