Which theory has the greatest emphasis on the cognitive component of emotion?
A) Schachter-Singer theory
B) James-Lange theory
C) Lazarus theory
D) Cannon-Bard theory

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The Lazarus theory emphasizes the cognitive component of emotion, suggesting that emotions are the result of cognitive appraisal of a situation rather than physiological responses or external events. It proposes that emotions are a result of the meaning we give to a situation, and that physiological responses follow cognitive appraisal.

Which Theory Has the Greatest Emphasis on the Cognitive Component