When 9-year-old Sophie sees her neighbor's large dog,she becomes very excited about the opportunity to pet the dog.On the other hand,when her cousin Marcie sees the same dog,she becomes scared and runs back inside the house.Which theorist would explain that their different responses are based on differences in their cognitive appraisal of the situation?

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Richard Lazarus is known for his cognitive appraisal theory, which proposes that our emotions are determined by the way we appraise or interpret an event or situation. In this scenario, Sophie and Marcie have different appraisals of the situation (one feeling excited and the other feeling scared), which leads to their different emotional responses.

When 9-Year-Old Sophie Sees Her Neighbor's Large Dog,she Becomes Very