Emotion-provoking events produce internal arousal, which we then label according to obvious cues in our environment. This statement summarizes the
A) Cannon-Bard theory.
B) James-Lange theory.
C) Schachter-Singer theory.
D) Lazarus theory.

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The statement describes the Schachter-Singer theory of emotion, which states that emotional experiences result from the combination of physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation. This interpretation is based on external cues in the environment, which provide the label for the emotion experienced.

Emotion-Provoking Events Produce Internal Arousal, Which We Then Label According